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Case 3731: Case 3731 – Charissa Curtis, 1826 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae): proposed conservation by reversal of precedence with Hyposcotis Hübner, [1825]

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2017
Authors: Erlacher, S., Erlacher, J.
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:74
Issue:
Start Page:88
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Date Published:
Type of Article:Case
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Ennominae, Charissa, Hyposcotis, priority
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Article 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the widespread usage of the generic name Charissa Curtis, 1826 by suppression of its senior subjective synonym Hyposcotis Hübner, [1825] for promotion of stability and universality of zoological nomenclature.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v74.a002 (Notice of Application)

http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v74.a022

Case:
Case 3731

Volume/Issue:
74

Taxonomic Group(s):
Insecta, Lepidoptera

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