An inter-species mating of Melanis spp. (Lepidoptera, Riodinidae)

Authors

  • Mark Hulme Department of Life Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine
  • Yuen Ting Yeap CABI, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9TY
  • John Morrall
  • Matthew J.W. Cock CABI, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9TY

Abstract

Observation of inter-species mating between the Orange-tipped Underleaf Melanis smithiae xarifa (Hewitson) (= Lymnas xarifa) and Underleaf M. electron electron (Fabricius) (= Lymnas iarbas).

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Published

2024-09-06

Issue

Living World 2024

Section

Nature Notes