New data on the distribution of Cteipolia murina (Ménétriés, 1848) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Noctuinae: Xylenini)

Abstract

New data on the distribution of the poorly known Noctuidae species, Cteipolia murina (Ménétriés, 1848) is provided, the species is reported from West, Central, Northeast, and the northern Southeast Kazakhstan, and its female genitalia are illustrated and diagnosed for the first time. The authorship of the species is discussed. The similar species, Cteipolia isotima Püngeler, 1914 is reported from East Kazakhstan (Saur-Tarbagatai massif) for the first time. Adults, male and female genitalia and habitats of both species are illustrated.