Systematics and Biology of the Genus Macrocneme Hübner (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae)
Author | : Robert Edwin Dietz |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 1994-07-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520097803 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520097807 |
Rating | : 4/5 (807 Downloads) |
Download or read book Systematics and Biology of the Genus Macrocneme Hübner (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae) written by Robert Edwin Dietz and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1994-07-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, thirty species considered monophyletic and congeneric with Macrocneme maja (F.) are characterized, illustrated, and discussed. Fourteen new species are described from South America. Three names are removed from synonomy, one subspecific name is reinstated as a valid species, and nine names are newly placed in synonymy. The author summarizes biological information, and discusses and illustrates patterns of geographical distribution.