A review of Virbia (formerly Holomelina) of America north of Mexico (Arctiidae: Arctiinae: Arctiini)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Zaspel, J. M.; Weller, S. J.; Cardé, R. T.

Source:

Bulletin of the Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Volume 48, Issue 3, p.59-118 (2008)

Call Number:

A08ZAS01IDUS

URL:

http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00101267/00001/1x?vo=

Keywords:

Holomelina, tiger moth, Virbia

Abstract:

The tiger moth genus Virbia Walker (Arctiinae: Arctiini) is redescribed, and its biology and taxonomic history are reviewed. The recent placement of Holomelina Herrich-Schäffer as its junior synonym is examined. North of Mexico, 14 Virbia species are recognized, including two new species, V. fergusoni Zaspel and V. rindgei Cardé. Adult habitus photographs, a checklist, diagnoses, and complete descriptions are provided for all species. Genitalia of the new species are illustrated, and diagnostic character illustrations are provided for separating all previously described species. Locality information from over 12,000 specimens representing 16 museum collections [in the United States and Canada] is compiled and available in an electronic database on the Diversity of Life Website (at www.diversityoflife.org/virbia.html). As some species appear to be habitat specialists (e.g., V. lamae in bogs), photos of selected habitats are provided.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Invertebrates

Generic Citation: Zaspel, J. M., S. J. Weller, and R. T. Cardé. 2008. A review of Virbia (formerly Holomelina) of America north of Mexico (Arctiidae: Arctiinae: Arctinii). Bulletin of the Florida Museum of Natural History 48(3): 59-118.

CSE-style Citation: Zaspel JM, Weller SJ, and Cardé RT. 2008. A review of Virbia (formerly Holomelina) of America north of Mexico (Arctiidae: Arctiinae: Arctinii). Bulletin of the Florida Museum of Natural History. 48(3):59-118. Available at: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00101267/00001/1x?vo=.