Green-backed Ruby-eye - Perichares adela

Now Perichares adela

Perichares philetes adela was raised to full species status in Burns et al. (2008) and this treatment is followed by Pelham (2017) (1). I made the change to the species page after posting comments on the Taxonomy Proposals forum here. I do not know if this is controversial and would appreciate input from others.

… Steve Nanz, 28 July, 2017 - 6:08am

forum

It occurs to me that your post in the taxonomy proposals forum might be a more appropriate venue to post what feedback I receive from TLS. I'll post Brock's comment and any others there.

… Joshua Stuart Rose, 29 July, 2017 - 4:55pm

Jim Brock

First comment back does indicate some controversy or at least that the issue is unsettled, from Jim Brock: "Based upon further collecting research it appears that adela phenotypes are flying with or in close proximity to philetes phenotypes in Peru. I do not think that a split has been formally done. Someone else might know. I can ask Dr. Lamas when I see him this fall to get a better answer for you. It may be a while before there is a clear answer since the genus might have to be revised which will be time consuming for some taxonomist."

… Joshua Stuart Rose, 29 July, 2017 - 4:53pm

Stay tuned....

I'll relay your inquiry to the Lep Society's e-mail list and let you know what I hear back. Jon Pelham is a member of that list, so I'm guessing that he won't object, at least...

… Joshua Stuart Rose, 29 July, 2017 - 4:03pm

disregard

… Steve Nanz, 29 July, 2017 - 4:57pm

I should mention that MPG will follow Pelham.

… Steve Nanz, 29 July, 2017 - 4:56pm