Dichromatism and new synonymies of <i>Carectocultus perstrialis</i> (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Schoenobiinae).
Authors
M. A. Solis
V. O. Becker
Keywords:
Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, distribution, Florida, Neotropical, sexual dimorphism, taxonomy, USA, West Indies
Abstract
Two very distinct forms of Carectocultus that have been described as separate Neotropical species, C. perstrialis Hübner and C. repugnatalis (Walker), are shown to be one species. A new synonymy is listed, and the genetic ratio and adaptive significance of the two forms are discussed.
