To the systematics and nomenclature of Satyridae (Lepidoptera) of Central Asia
The status and systematic position of Pseudochazara esperi mercurius (Staudinger, 1887) and P. esperi pallida (Staudinger, 1901) are discussed. Withusing of external features and genital structures it is shown, that both taxa are just subspecies of Pseudochazara esperiKoçak, 1981 (no diﬀerences were found in male genitalia). The lectotypes of Satyrus hippolyte var. pallida Staudinger, 1901 and Coenonympha mongolica Alphéraky, 1881 are designated.