Taxonomy, distribution and biology of the genus Cercyonis (Satyridae). I. Characteristics of the genus

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Emmel, Thomas C.

Source:

Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, The Lepidopterists' Society, Volume 23, Issue 3, p.165-175 (1969)

Call Number:

A69EMM01IDUS

URL:

http://images.peabody.yale.edu/lepsoc/jls/1960s/1969/1969-23(3)165-Emmel.pdf

Keywords:

Cercyonis meadi, Cercyonis oetus, Cercyonis pegala, Cercyonis sthenele, wood-nymph

Abstract:

Evolution of butterflies in the satyrid genus Cercyonis has produced a complex of species groups and variable populations in North America that has not been reviewed thoroughly since the last century. The purpose of this paper and others to follow in the series is to provide a critical, modern synthesis of taxonomic, distributional, and biological information on all species and subspecies within the genus, based on extensive studies by the author from 1960 to the present. This paper discusses taxonomy of Cercyonis sthenele, C. oetus, C. meadi, and C. pegala, as well as what is known about their distribution and biology.