Characterization of complete mitochondrial genome of the common tiger, Danaus genutia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Danainae) and phylogenetic implications within the subfamily Danainae.
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DOI: 10.1002/arch.21920
Abstract: Nymphalidae is the most diverse butterfly family worldwide, with more than 6000 species, whereas the mitogenomic data of nymphalid species, especially the subfamily Danainae, is still lacking for more comprehensive systematic studies. To this contribution,… read more here.
Keywords: genutia lepidoptera; subfamily danainae; lepidoptera nymphalidae; danaus genutia ... See more keywords
Thermobiological effects of temperature‐induced color variations in Aglais urticae (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8992
Abstract: Abstract Coloration of animals is important for camouflage, for social behavior, or for physiological fitness. This study investigates the color variation in adults of Aglais urticae obtained on subjecting some pre‐imaginal stages to different temperature… read more here.
Keywords: lepidoptera nymphalidae; aglais urticae; temperature; temperature induced ... See more keywords
Wing Morphology and Body Design in Opsiphanes and Caligo Butterflies Match the Demands of Male Mating Displays (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/aesa/saz073
Abstract: Abstract There is noticeable variation in male mate-seeking behavior among species of Brassolini butterflies. Males of Opsiphanes Doubleday and Caligo Hübner (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) species perform crepuscular displays along forest edges and in light gaps. While… read more here.
Keywords: body design; lepidoptera nymphalidae; design opsiphanes; morphology ... See more keywords
Environmental Variables Influencing Five Speyeria (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Species' Potential Distributions of Suitable Habitat in the Eastern United States
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvab001
Abstract: Abstract Five closely related species of greater fritillaries occur in North America east of the Mississippi River: regal fritillary (Speyeria idalia Drury [Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae]), Diana fritillary (Speyeria diana Cramer [Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae]), great spangled fritillary (Speyeria… read more here.
Keywords: lepidoptera nymphalidae; regal fritillary; great spangled; lepidoptera ... See more keywords
Heterozygosity and Chain Multivalents during Meiosis Illustrate Ongoing Evolution as a Result of Multiple Holokinetic Chromosome Fusions in the Genus Melinaea (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)
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DOI: 10.1159/000487107
Abstract: Mitotic and meiotic chromosomes from 2 taxa of the genus Melinaea, M. satevis cydon and M. “satevis” tarapotensis (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), and from hybrids produced in captivity were obtained using an improved spreading technique and were… read more here.
Keywords: lepidoptera nymphalidae; chromosome fusions; evolution; genus melinaea ... See more keywords
Speyeria (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Conservation
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DOI: 10.3390/insects8020045
Abstract: Speyeria (Nymphalidae) are a conspicuous component of the North American butterfly fauna. There are approximately 16 species and >100 associated subspecies (or geographical variants). Speyeria are univoltine, occupy a wide range of habitats, overwinter as… read more here.
Keywords: nymphalidae conservation; speyeria lepidoptera; lepidoptera nymphalidae; conservation ... See more keywords
Feeding Interaction between Diaethria anna (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) and Monstera deliciosa (Alismatales: Araceae) in a Coffee Plantation, at Veracruz, Mexico
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DOI: 10.3958/059.048.0106
Abstract: Abstract. The temporary feeding of adults of the butterfly 88 Diaethria Anna (Guérin-Méneville) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) of the exudates of the delicious monstera fruits (Araceae) in a coffee plantation immersed in a cloud forest of mountain,… read more here.
Keywords: araceae coffee; lepidoptera nymphalidae; diaethria anna; coffee plantation ... See more keywords