A new lepidopteran species, micropterix vulcanica, showcases unique morphological traits and indicates rich biodiversity on Pantelleria Island.
Micropterix vulcanica sp. nov. is described, found during research on the biodiversity of Lepidoptera on Pantelleria Island National Park (Italy, Sicily). The new species has a unique combination of color pattern of the wings, genital morphology and DNA barcode.
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Giovanni Timossi (2025) studied this question.
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