Bagauda Bergroth, 1903 (Insecta, Heteroptera): proposed precedence over Pleias Kirkaldy, 1901

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2008
Authors:Rédei, D
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:65
Issue:2
Start Page:93
Pagination:93-96
Date Published:06/2008
Type of Article:Case
Keywords:Afrotropical and Oriental Regions, Bagauda, Bagauda avidus, Nomenclature, Pleias, Pleias ritsemae, taxonomy, thread-legged assassin bug
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Article 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the usage of the name Bagauda Bergroth, 1903 (type species Bagauda avidus Bergroth, 1903) for a genus of thread-legged assassin bug from Afrotropical and Oriental Regions, by giving it precedence over the senior generic name Pleias Kirkaldy, 1901 (type species Pleias ritsemae Kirkaldy, 1901).

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