On the identity of the species of Melipotis Hübner, 1818 from Ascension Island (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Robinson & Kirke (1990) reported the occurrence of Melipotis obliquivia (Hampson, 1926) on Ascension Island. After more material was available for genitalia dissection and barcoding, the identity of the Melipotis population on Ascension has been verified. The specimens are conspecific with Melipotis famelica (Guenée, 1852), which is widely distributed in southern North America, the Caribbean, Central and South America. On Ascension the species is quite common, with a focus on the Green Mountain.
Source: Metamorphosis
DOI: 10.4314/met.v35i1.9
Author: Timm Karisch
Institution: Senckenberg German Entomological Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406807705