Nomenclatural history of Melanophila drummondi ab. nicolayi Obenberger, 1944 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), a change of authorship and synonymy under Phaenops drummondi (Kirby 1837), and a new distribution record and summary of larval hosts for the species

Melanophila drummondi ab. nicolayiObenberger 1944 has been listed in some of the more recent literature as M. drummondi nicolayi Obenberger, thus creating problems with interpretation of its status as an unavailable name under Articles 13 and 45.6.2 of the ICZN (1999). This issue is discussed. Based...

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Published inThe Pan-Pacific entomologist Vol. 88; no. 1; pp. 87 - 91
Main Authors MacRae, Ted C, Westcott, Richard L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published c/o California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3009 U.S.A Pacific Coast Entomological Society 01.01.2012
Subjects
distribution
larval hosts
nomenclature
synonymy
Taxonomy
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Summary:Melanophila drummondi ab. nicolayiObenberger 1944 has been listed in some of the more recent literature as M. drummondi nicolayi Obenberger, thus creating problems with interpretation of its status as an unavailable name under Articles 13 and 45.6.2 of the ICZN (1999). This issue is discussed. Based on examination of a photograph of the type specimen, we consider the taxon unworthy of separation from Phaenops drummondi (Kirby 1837), which is compared to similar species occurring in its range. A new distribution record and summary of known larval hosts are provided for the species.
ISSN:0031-0603
2162-0237
DOI:10.3956/2012-27.1