L. luigi Viidalepp

(Figs. 29, 55, 74; Map 6)

Lithostege luigi Viidalepp, 1992: 121 . Holotype 3, IZBE (examined). Type locality: Badkhyz, Kepele (Turkmenistan). Lithostege luigi: Viidalepp, 1996: 47; Parsons et al., 1999: 546.

Material examined. Type material. Holotype 3: Turkmenistan, Badkhyz, Kepele, 14.04.[19]88, R. Kuresoo leg., gen. prep. 3687 & 7679, J.V.; Paratypes, 1 Ƥ: Turkm [enistan], Badkhyz, Kordon Kepele, 17.04.[19]88, M. Talve leg. gen. prep. J.V. 3688; 1 Ƥ: Turkm [enistan], Badkhyz, Yerolanduz, 18.04.[19]88, M. Talve leg., gen. prep. 3658, J.V.; 1 3: „Turkmeenia” [Turkmenistan], Badkhyz, 26.02.1987, E. Veromann leg., gen. prep. 7647, J.V.; in IZBE. Preparations of genitalia: 2 3, 2 Ƥ.

Description & Diagnosis. Wingspan 24.5– 28 mm. Similar to the smaller L. parva in colour, but distinguished by the darker scaling on veins crossing the very indistinct and sometimes not discernible postmedial band; also the other transverse lines weak, apical streak, as present in L. griseata and L. coassata, absent (Fig. 29). Frons flat, edged by a thicker wall. In male genitalia (Fig. 55) valve sclerotized only at basal half; costa short, without apical projection; harpe long, distally truncate, almost reaching dorsal margin of valve; dorsal arm widely curved, as long as valve, apically shortly spinose. Uncus narrow, pointed at apex, saccus short, rounded. Aedeagus long and narrow. Female genitalia (Fig. 74). Corpus bursae globular, almost completely spined internally, antrum narrow, elongated, sterigma not developed.

Bionomics. Specimens studied are collected in February and April.

Distribution. S Turkmenistan (Badkhyz) (Map 6).

MAP 6. farinata species group-c: L. griseata griseata; L. palaestinensis; L. luminosata; L. luigi .