Sattleria enrosadira sp. nov., a new cryptic, high alpine species from Northern Italy revealed by DNA barcodes and morphology (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae)

Sattleria karsholti Huemer & Hebert, 2011 is re-examined based on recently collected material, museum vouchers, and DNA barcodes. Adult and male genitalia morphology and molecular data of the COI barcode region support the existence of two allopatric species, S. karsholti, from the type locality of Pizo Arera in the Orobian Alps (Bergamo Province, Italy), Adults and male genitalia of both species are figured; the females of both species are unknown.

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The species Sattleria karsholti was re-examined in this study using recently collected material, museum vouchers, and DNA barcodes. The study confirmed the existence of two allopatric species, S. karsholti, from the Orobian Alps in Italy. The morphological and molecular data supported the distinction between the two species, although the characteristics of the females remain unknown.