A5006754356- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Botany and Geology in Latin America and Caribbean
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Face recognition and analysis
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
Smithsonian Institution
2015-2024
National Museum of Natural History
2014-2024
Institute of Entomology
2017
University of California, San Diego
2014
Western Sydney University
2010-2012
Macquarie University
2010-2011
National University of San Marcos
2009
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2009
SIL International
2008
Inventory of the caterpillars, their food plants and parasitoids began in 1978 for today's Area de Conservacion Guanacaste (ACG), northwestern Costa Rica. This complex mosaic 120 000 ha conserved regenerating dry, cloud rain forest over 0-2000 m elevation contains at least 10 species non-leaf-mining caterpillars used by more than 5000 parasitoids. Several hundred thousand specimens ACG-reared adult Lepidoptera have been intensively extensively studied morphologically many taxonomists,...
Two species of hairstreak butterflies from the genus Calycopis are known in United States: C. cecrops and isobeon . Analysis mitochondrial COI barcodes revealed -like specimens eastern US with atypical that were 2.6% different either USA species, but similar to Central American species. To address possibility represent an undescribed cryptic we sequenced complete genomes 27 four species: , quintana bactra Some these collected up 60 years ago preserved dry museum collections, nonetheless...
Abstract Comparison of complete genomes closely related species enables research on speciation and how phenotype is determined by genotype. Lepidoptera, an insect order 150,000 with diverse phenotypes, well-suited for such comparative genomics studies if new genomes, which cover additional Lepidoptera families are acquired. We report a 729 Mbp genome assembly the Calycopis cecrops , first from family Lycaenidae largest available genome. As detritivore, shows expansion in detoxification...
Details of egg, larval, and pupal morphology are described illustrated for Calycopis caulonia (Hewitson). In particular, larval chaetotaxy is documented the first time in Calycopis. Lab methods inducing wild-caught females to lay eggs rearing larvae on artificial diet reported. These may be useful several ways resolving basic taxonomy Evidence concerning detritivory myrmecophily C. discussed.
Description and phylogenetic analysis of the Calycopidina (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, Theclinae, Eumaeini): a subtribe detritivores. The purpose this paper is to establish basis for new Eumaeini that includes those lycaenid genera in which detritivory has been recorded. Morphological characters were coded 82 species previously proposed "Lamprospilus Section" (19 these had coding identical another species), was performed using 63 distinct ingroup terminal taxa six outgroups belonging four...
Abstract Aim Insects feeding on seeds and fruits represent interesting study systems, potentially able to lower the fitness of their host plants. In addition true seed eaters, a suite insects feed fleshy parts fruits. We examined likelihood community convergence in whole insect assemblages attacking seeds/fruits three tropical rain forests. Location Three Forest GEO permanent forest plots within different biogeographical regions: Barro Colorado Island (Panama), Khao Chong (Thailand) Wanang...
Although the butterflies of North America have received considerable taxonomic attention, overlooked species and instances hybridization continue to be revealed. The present study assembles a DNA barcode reference library for this fauna identify groups whose patterns sequence variation suggest need further study. Based on 14,626 records from 814 species, barcodes were obtained 96% fauna. maximum intraspecific distance averaged 1/4 minimum nearest neighbor, producing gap in 76% species. Most...
Abstract We present the first dated molecular phylogeny of Cerurinae moths (Notodontidae), based on sequence data for 666 loci generated by anchored hybrid enrichment. Monophyly is corroborated, which includes following genera: Pararethona Janse, Pseudorethona Oreocerura Kiriakoff, stat. rev., Cerurella Notocerura Hampsonita Afrocerura Cerurina Neoharpyia Daniel, Furcula Lamarck, Neocerura Matsumura, Americerura St Laurent and Goldstein, gen. nov., Cerura Schrank, Kamalia Koçak & Kemal....
From 1992-1998, a study of up to six radio-collared packs free-ranging African wild dogs ( Lycaon pictus ) was conducted in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Wild were primarily observed during the day and data collected across seasons on vocalizations social context. An analysis spectral properties, along with an examination context function, is presented. A vocal repertoire consisting 11 classes 18 subclasses identified. The sound system this socially obligate carnivore among most complex...
We describe a new species of extinct riodinid butterfly, Voltinia dramba, from Oligo-Miocene Dominican amber (15-25 Myr ago). This appears to be the first butterfly taxonomically described amber, and adult fossil. The series five specimens represents probably best-preserved fossil record for any lepidopteran. phenomenon extant females ovipositing on arboreal epiphytes explains discovery multiple female V. dramba in amber. one many Hispaniola. northwestern Mexican distribution explicitly...
Larvae of Arawacus lincoides (Lycaenidae) reared in the lab with ants took 0.68 d longer to complete development than larvae without ants. Pupal weight was independent whether a larva had been ant-tended. A delay reaching age first reproduction represents an estimated 1.0%-2.2% lowered intrinsic rate increase for this continuously brooded species. I show that mutualism will be favored when then ratio larval survival is greater exp (dr), where additional time caused by feeding and r increase....
Abstract Despite being one of the groups most well studied in Brazil, butterfly fauna northeastern especially north mouth São Francisco River, is poorly known. The aim this study was to inventory a remnant Atlantic Forest state Pernambuco as contribution understanding distribution these insects. carried out 384.7 hectares fragment Parque Estadual Dois Irmãos, metropolitan region Recife. butterflies were sampled monthly with insect nets from August 2011 July 2012 and January 2016. Additional...
We propose a higher classification of the lycaenid hairstreak tribe Eumaeini - one youngest and most species-rich butterfly tribes based on autosome, Lepidopteran Z sex chromosome, mitochondrial protein-coding genes. The subtribe Neolycaenina Korb is synonym Callophryidina Tutt, Tmolusina Bálint Strephonotina K. Johnson, Austin, Le Crom, & Salazar. Proposed names are Rhammina Prieto Busby, new subtribe; Timaetina Busby Prieto, Atlidina Martins Duarte, Evenina Faynel Grishin, Jantheclina...
Details of egg, larval, and pupal morphology are described illustrated for Calycopis bellera (Hewitson) C. janeirica (Felder), with a special emphasis on larval chaetotaxy. Wild-caught females laid eggs dead leaves in the laboratory, caterpillars successfully completed development an artificial agar diet to which no were added. Males sexually dimorphic had been previously placed different genera or species groups. chronically misidentified (and misspelled jeneirica). this appear be correctly...
Male secondary sexual characters in Lepidoptera may be present or absent species that otherwise appear to closely related, an observation has led differences of opinion over the taxonomic usefulness these structures above level. An evolutionary issue raised by this debate is whether male (1) can regained after being lost evolutionarily, (2) are not evolved, (3) ‘switched on and off’ genes regulate development. A second conditions under which might gained evolutionarily. Because thought...
Seven new species of the Neotropical hairstreak genus Oenomaus are described: mancha Busby & Faynel, sp. n. (type locality Ecuador); gwenish Robbins Panama); lea Faynel Robbins, myrteana Busby, mentirosa Peru); andi Ecuador) and moseri Brazil, Santa Catarina). For each species, we present diagnostic characters notes on its habitat biology. We illustrate adults, genitalia, distribution. New distributional biological data presented for 21 previously described species. melleus guyanensis 2008...