The taxonomic status of the population of Delias agostina on Hainan Island is clarified and previous taxonomic treatments are reviewed. The insular population is found distinctive from continental races and is described herein as, Delias agostina sushii ssp. nov., a new subspecies endemic to Hainan Island. Notes on immature stages of the new taxon are also provided.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4532.4.6 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
delias agostina
12
hainan island
12
subspecies delias
4
agostina hewitson
4
hewitson lepidoptera
4
lepidoptera pieridae
4
pieridae pierinae
4
pierinae hainan
4
island taxonomic
4
taxonomic status
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!