Megalota festuca Pinkaew and Muadsub (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae), a new species from Thailand

Megalota festuca sp. nov. is described as new to science. Illustrations of adults and genitalia are provided. This new taxon increases the number of described Megalota species to 48 worldwide and to 3 in Thailand. A key to Megalota species in Thailand is also provided.

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Megalota festuca sp. nov. is described as a new species, increasing the total number of described Megalota species worldwide and in Thailand. Illustrations of adults and genitalia are provided, along with a key to distinguish Megalota species in Thailand.