Zagulyayev, AK 1970: Two new primitive species of lichenophagous moths from the wet forests of Azerbaijzhan. - Entomol. Rev.49: 408-411. [RLL List # 90 / Rec.# 20714] Keywords: MEDITERANEAN AREA / USSR / AZERBAIJZHAN / INSECTS/ INVERTEBRATES / MOTHS
Abstract: [The lichenophagous moths (Meessiinae) constitute a special line of evolution associated with lichen and moss habitats. The Mediterranean area is evidently the center for formation of the Palearctic lichenophages.]