Erebidae is one of the most diverse families within Lepidoptera. Erebinae is one of its subfamilies that stands out for having a remarkable diversity, which complicates its taxonomic classification. It exhibits a high degree of global diversity, with many yet-to-be-explored faunal aspects. In this study, we review the historical classification of Erebinae and incorporate the latest molecular phylogenetic analyses alongside traditional morphological groupings. Furthermore, we present a detailed list of Erebine tribes and species found in Korea, highlighting the literature and morphological characteristics employed in grouping genera within these tribes. This study aims to advance our understanding of Erebinae’s complex taxonomy and biodiversity.

To elucidate the mechanism of pyrethroid resistance in Helicoverpa armigera, the study explored three possibilities based on deltamethrin as a model pyrethroid; 1) the existence of mutations in the target site of deltamethrin, 2) the existence of variation at the genomic level between insecticide-susceptible and resistant strains, 3) differences in gene expression patterns between the strains. Based on these hypotheses, three levels of resistant strains and a susceptible strain as well as nine Korean field populations were used. As results, 1) any point mutations were not detected in sodium channel gene. 2) based on newly set Korean reference genome (GCA_026262555.1), approximately 3,369,837 and 1,032,689 variants (SNPs and Indels) were revealed from genome and ORFs, respectively. However, any specific variants were not found to be highly correlated with the level of insecticide resistance. 3) based on DEG analysis, some of detoxification enzyme genes were differently expressed particularly cytochrome P450 genes. Therefore, H. armigera possibly acquires deltamethrin resistance through a combination of actions, including over-expression of various detoxification enzymes such as CYP3 subfamilies and cuticular proteins.

This study presents a thorough identification of species of clearwing moths causing damage to street trees in Korea. Identification was carried out using both morphological and molecular studies, and their intra- and interspecific genetic divergence were analysed via molecular data. The outcomes of this research will facilitate detection of the insect pest species, which is frequently misidentified, as well as forecasting their migration routes in Korea for preemptive control studies.

본 연구를 통해 국내 미기록속인 Tineola Herrich-Schäffer속의 Tieola bisselliella (Hummel, 1823)을 최초로 확인하였다. 해당 종은 모피, 양모, 깃털, 가죽 등 일상용품을 가해할 뿐만 아니라 미술, 역사, 또는 과학적으로 중요한 물품들을 가해하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 한국산 T. bisselliella의 성충 및 암수 생식기를 기재하고 도판을 제공하였다.

한국산 Autosticha kyotensis (Matsumura, 1931) (교토점원뿔나방, 신칭)이 새롭게 추가되었다. 이 종에 대한 성충과 생식기 형태에 대한 사 진 정보와 Autosticha속의 전 세계 체크리스트가 함께 제공되었다.