On the systematics of the genus Synanthedon Hübner, 1819 sensu lata (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Part I. Tipulia Králíček et Povolný, 1977

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The subgenus Tipulia Krlek et Povoln 1977 is restored from synonyms of the polyphyletic genus Synanthedon Hbner, 1819 and its rank was raised to generic: Tipulia Krlek et Povoln 1977, stat.res.et stat.n.The genus includes eight Palearctic species.A morphological description and differential diagnosis are provided.It is indicated that the food plants of the larvae of the genus are representatives of 14 botanical families.How to cite this

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