Comments on the proposed precedence of Maculinea van Eecke, 1915 over Phengaris Doherty, 1891 (Lepidoptera, LYCAENIDAE) (Case 3508) 2

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2011
Authors:Agassiz, D
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:68
Issue:4
Start Page:293
Pagination:293
Date Published:12/2011
Type of Article:Comment
ISSN:0007-5167
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I would like to support the proposal to conserve the name Maculinea as this genus of butterflies is so important, not just for Lepidoptera taxonomy but on account of its interest in myrmicophily among lycaenidae.

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