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Catocala amica (form curvifascia) - Catocala amica

Catocala amica (form curvifascia) - Catocala amica
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
May 30, 2008

Moved

Catocala amica (8878)
This is Catocala amica, form curvifascia. This moth is not worn. The name, lineela, is a name that Mr.Grote used to name a catocala species that was already named, Catocala amica; therefore it can not be Catocala lineela. So lineella is only a junior name, period. And I know that Larry Gall and David Hawks wrote a paper stating many changes, but without scientific methods. I say, do the science with peer review, first.

 
Richard- Thanks! Hope you wit
Richard- Thanks! Hope you with the rest can come to an agreement.

 
amica/lineella
You've pointed this out several times, and I don't think any of us are saying you're incorrect. However, since BugGuide currently follows the All-Leps classification, which lists the two as separate, I suggest that you begin a forum topic in the taxonomy proposals section, and see if a consensus can be achieved to break from the All-Leps classification in this instance. It seems the general consensus among systematists appears to accept the separation of the two (even if tacitly), but it technically isn't legitimate until mtDNA analysis is done as you have pointed out previously.

So present your case on the forums and see if a consensus is reached. I would actually support your position given that the genitalia between the two is essentially identical and no DNA studies have been done (that I'm aware of).

Catocala
Looks to be a worn Catocala lineella form 'curvifascia.'

 
J.D. Thanks! Please evaluate
J.D. Thanks! Please evaluate again. The yellow underwing suggests Catocala micronymph unless Catocala lineella form 'curvifascia' also has a yellow underwing.

 
It does
It does, as well as about 4 dozen other Catocala.

And the AM line and subreniform spot are not correct for micronympha.

 
J.D.- Thanks for your additio
J.D.- Thanks for your additional information.

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