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Variation of Stinga Evans, 1955, with description of a new species from Mexico (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae: Hesperiini)

Authors :
Andrew D. Warren
George T. Austin
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Zenodo, 2009.

Abstract

Stinga Evans, 1955, has been considered monotypic since its description despite geographical variation that has not been elucidated. The variation of Stinga morrisoni (W. H. Edwards, 1878) described and figured here includes a range of superficial phenotypes segregated by a combination of geography and elevation, but united by a common genital morphology of both sexes. In addition, a second species of the genus occurring in southern Mexico (Tlaxcala, Puebla and Oaxaca), with different genitalia and superficial traits outside the range of variation seen in S. morrisoni, is described and named as a new species.

Details

Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....04376405bea3e8a403fba3af28f4588a
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.189533