Taxonomic notes on Palearctic taxa of Galacticidae, a little-known family of Lepidoptera (Galacticoidea)

Galacticidae is a poorly known family in the Palearctic Region. The range of covers Mediterranean Zone North Africa, as well Western Asia, Eastern Russia, Central Asia and Palaearctic. included taxa are summarised checklist. Available type material was examined redescriptions some species provided. Two genera recognised diagnosed: Homadaula Lower, 1899 with four Zarcinia Chrétien, 1915 five species. Bahrlutia Amsel 1935, syn. nov. junior synonym Galactica Walsingham, 1911 nov ., name bearing genus family, proves to be . male female genitalia principal characters for defining diagnosing this family. hitherto unknown seven illustrated first time. stshetkini sp. described from Tajikistan Afghanistan. Not all taxonomic problems could solved. Three remain incertae sedis