Leechia South, 1901
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Leechia South, 1901 |
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3.10 Leechia South, 1901 View in CoL ( Figs 10 View Figs 7–12 , 113 View Figs 108–115 , 123 View Figs 122–125 )
Leechia South, 1901 View in CoL . In: Leech, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond., 1901: 400.
Type species: Leechia sinuosalis South, 1901 View in CoL , by original designation.
Diagnosis. The genus is distinguished from other genera by all radial veins stalked and M 2 long stalked with M 3 on forewing.
Description. Labial palpi porrect, apex pointed; maxillary palpi well developed, apex expanded.
Wings ( Fig. 10 View Figs 7–12 ). Forewing with all radial veins stalked, arising from upper angle of cell, R 5 separated firstly, then R 1; M 1 little below upper angle of cell; M 2 and M 3 long stalked, from lower angle of cell as Cu 1; Cu 2 before lower angle of cell; CuP present. Hindwing with Sc+R 1 and Rs stalked, from upper angle of cell as M 1; M 2 and M 3 long stalked, from lower angle of cell; Cu 1 from lower angle of cell; Cu 2 before lower angle of cell.
Male genitalia. Uncus broad, triangular, dorsal suffused with dense setae; gnathos absent; valva short, apex blunt; saccus small; coremata absent; juxta weakly sclerotized; aedeagus slender.
Distribution. Palaearctic and Oriental Regions.
Remarks. The genus comprises three species, including two species from China.
Key to species of Leechia in China
1. Hindwing with single medial line ....................................................................................................................................... L. bilinealis View in CoL
Hindwing with double medial lines................................................................................................................................... L. sinuosalis View in CoL
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