DNA barcoding and morphology reveal a new cryptic species of Nagiella (Lepidoptera, Crambidae, Spilomelinae) from Japan.
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SUBMITTER: Matsui Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7973066 | biostudies-literature |
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