A geometric morphometrics and genetics characterization of Vanessa carye in an extreme elevational gradient in the Chilean Altiplano

• Published in: Zoologischer Anzeiger Vol. 304; pp. 105 - 112
• Main Authors: Escobar-Suárez, Scott, Villalobos-Leiva, Amado, Fabres, Alejandra, Órdenes-Clavería, Rodrigo, Cruz-Jofré, Franco, Laroze, David, Correa, Margarita, Valladares, Moisés A., Cáceres, Juan Sebastián D., Benítez, Hugo A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.05.2023
• Subjects: altitude; Altitudinal adaptations; butterflies; Butterfly; coasts; Elevational gradients; genetic markers; genetic structure; genetic variation; geometry; Migration; migratory behavior; migratory species; Morphometrics; morphometry; morphs; natural history; population structure; South America; species; Vanessa cardui; Western painted lady; Wing shape; South America; Butterfly; Wing shape; Migration; Altitudinal adaptations; Elevational gradients; Western painted lady; Morphometrics

The Western Painted Lady butterfly, Vanessa carye (Hüber, 1812), in addition to pre-senting an extensive distribution in South America, has been observed flying in the Chilean Alti-plano from the coast to the highlands, from 0 to 5200 m.a.s.l. and it is suggested that could be a migratory insect. So...