The status of <i>Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus</i> (Morse, 1901) (Orthoptera: Conocephalidae)

Authors

  • John E. R. Stainer Department of Entomology Macdonald Campus McGill University Ste. Anne de Bellevue, PQ

Keywords:

<i>Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus</i>, Orthoptera, Conocephalidae

Abstract

It has been common practice to divide <i>Conocephalus fasciatus</i> (DeGeer, 1773) into two subspecies: <i>C. f. faciatus</i> from eastern North America and <i>C. f. vicinus</i> (Morse, 1901) from the west. The criteria for this division are examined and evidence introduced to show that the name <i>vicinus</i> should be suppressed and that the entire taxon should be called <i>Conocephalus faciatus</i> (DeGeer, 1773).

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 72 (1975): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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