Revision of the genus Heteranassa Smith, 1899 (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Omopterini)

By

Homziak, Nicholas
Hopkins, Heidi
Miller, Kelly B. (Kelly Bryce), 1972-

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2015

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

527

Pages

31-49

Subjects

Acacia , Heteranassa , Mesquite , Omopterini , Prosopis

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.527.8771

 

Abstract

Heteranassa Smith (Erebidae, Omopterini), native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, includes two recognized species, namely H. mima (Harvey) and H. fraterna Smith. These are separated mainly by subtle differences in wing color and pattern, leading to speculation about the validity of the described species. This study examines variation in external and internal morphology across the geographic range of the genus, aiming to clarify species limits, describe morphology, and provide a comprehensive assessment of variation within the genus. Results indicate that H. fraterna syn. n., is a junior synonym of H. mima.