Metzneria Riadella Englert, 1974, a New Record for the Türkiye Fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract

In this study, Metzneria riadella Englert, 1974 is presented as a new record for the Türkiye fauna. Morphological and ecological data on the Türkiye populations of the taxon are also included. The female external genital organ, the abdominal skin of male and female individuals is presented visually for the first time in this study. Additionally, some ecological data regarding the habitat of the species are also mentioned. © The author(s).