Taxonomic studies on two species of genus Calyptra ochsenheimer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Kashmir

Abstract

A comprehensive and a comparative taxonomic account of species of the genus Calyptra Ochsenheimer is provided herewith. Two species are recognized in the genus: Calyptra rectistria Guenee and Calyptra bicolor Moore. Male and female external genitalic attributes are provided. Supplementary photographs and illustrations are also provided. Both species have been reported for the first time from Kashmir Himalayas.