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Josia integra Walker 1854 elevated from synonymy with J. megaera by Miller (2009)

James S. Miller and Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Josia

Introduction

This rare species represents the populations of the megaera group that range from southern Mexico to Belize, and are apparently disjunct from the mainly South American J. megaera proper.

Characteristics

J. integra shares with J. megaera the transverse postdiscal forewing band not seen in other Josia species (but apparently convergently derived in, e. g., Lyces minuta), and for this reason was long considered synonymous. However, Miller (2009) documents major differences in the genitalia, particularly in the cornuti of the male vesica (numerous and variable in J. integra).

Other Names for Josia integra Walker 1854 elevated from synonymy with J. megaera by Miller (2009)

References

Miller, JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates.

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Scientific Name Josia integra
Location Belize, Orange Walk District, Hill Bank REsearch Station, former air strip
Reference Miller JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates. (Plate 32)
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By James S. Miller
Sex Male
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Collection AMNH
Collector Valerie Giles
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