The species of the genus Raptrix Terra are revised. Of the 3 known species, only R. perspicua (F.) is recognized as valid. A. westwoodi Saussure & Zehntner, previously treated as synonym of R. perspicua, is returned to species status. R. occidentalis and R. intermedia are new species. As regards their specific differentiation, a parapatric speciation mechanism is supposed.
Vengono riviste le specie del genere Raptryx Terra. Delle tre specie conosciute soltanto R. perspicua è ritenuta come valida specie; P. westwoodi Saussure & Zehntner, trattata fino ad oggi come sinonimo di R. perspicua, è rivalutata. Vengono inoltre descritte due nuove specie P. occidentalis e P. intermedia. Per quanto riguarda il differenziamento specifico, gli autori prospettano un meccanismo di tipo paripatrico.
Remarks on the genus Raptrix Terra 1995 (Mantoea, Acanthopinae) with a descrition of two new species
LOMBARDO, Francesco;
2004-01-01
Abstract
The species of the genus Raptrix Terra are revised. Of the 3 known species, only R. perspicua (F.) is recognized as valid. A. westwoodi Saussure & Zehntner, previously treated as synonym of R. perspicua, is returned to species status. R. occidentalis and R. intermedia are new species. As regards their specific differentiation, a parapatric speciation mechanism is supposed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.