Systematics of the Ogyris aenone (Waterhouse, 1902) complex (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): threatened Australian butterflies of national conservation significance

• DOI: 10.1071/is23003
• Publication Date: 2023-07-10T06:42:30Z
• Authors: Ethan P. Beaver; Michael F. Braby; Alexander S. Mikh...
• Keywords: Systematic Entomology; Lycaenidae; PhyloCode; Sister group

The butterfly genus Ogyris Angas, 1847 consists of several striking but poorly resolved complexes endemic to Australia and New Guinea, many which have an obligate association with ants. Here, we revise the systematics aenone (Waterhouse, 1902) complex through integrative taxonomic approach based on molecular phylogenetic analysis, morphological examination, life histories ecology. Mitochondrial sequence data concatenated cytochrome oxidase I (COI) b (cytb) (total 1203 bp) for 36 ingroup samples were generated combined sequences available NCBI GenBank Ogyris. Phylogenetic analysis inferred by maximum likelihood methods five taxa within this group, one taxon, caelestia Beaver & Braby sp. nov., described as a new species another, O. doddi stat. rev., raised full species. relationships among are follows: (O. + aenone) ianthis iphis doddi)). This revision brings number recognised 16 tribe Ogyrini 18. group butterflies was found be scarce – field host trees that had co-occurrence both mistletoe appropriate attendant ant at 12 locations in eastern northern revealed low rates occupancy (<50%, overall average 17%) presence immature stages complete histories, general biology ecology all members species-group illustrated diagnosed first time confusing aspects literature clarified. Several conservation significance, including species, future directions discussed relation this. ZooBank: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:FC258ED6-AA1F-4E11-BFE1-D0A612E4F166