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Descriptions of two new subspecies of the genus Cautethia Grote, 1865 (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) from the Bahamas and Jamaica

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2016
Authors:T. Melichar, Řezáč, M., Ilčiková, A.
Journal:The European Entomologist
Volume:8
Issue:4
Start Page:165
Pagination:165-177
Date Published:12/2016
ISSN:1803-1366
Keywords:BAHAMAS, CATALOGUE, CAUTETHIA, JAMAICA, MALE GENITALIA, SPHINGIDAE, WORLDMAP1
Abstract:

"Two new subspecies of the genus Cautethia Grote, 1865, Cautethia grotei bahamensis ssp. nov. and Cautethia grotei jamaicensis ssp. nov., are described and figured. A comparison of the habitus and male genitalia is made with those of its closest relative, Cautethia grotei grotei H. Edwards, 1882."

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