Comments on differences in classification of the superfamily Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) between Eurasia and North America

2013/02/06 by J. Donald Lafontaine, Christian Schmidt · 2 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy #Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny #Species Distribution and Climate Change

paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/zookeys.264.4441

openalex publication_date 2013/02/06 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

An attempt is made to bring consensus between the classifications of the Noctuoidea in Europe and North America. Twelve points of disagreement between the check lists from the two regions are discussed and solutions recommended.

Citations

• Annotated check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America north of Mexico
• Revised higher classification of the Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera)
• A generic realignment of the Oncocnemidini sensu Hodges (1983) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Oncocnemidinae), with description of a new genus and 50 new species
• Additions and corrections to the check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America north of Mexico

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