Official Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa
Metamorphosis Volume 8 (1997), Metamorphosis Volume 8, Issue 6: 89 - 97
Publication Date : 1997-12-31
Author/s : Alan Heath

Title :

Myrmecophily and the male genitalia of African Lycaenidae: a preliminary discussion

Abstract :

An analysis of 25 African lycaenid genera shows that variation between species in the morphology of male genitalia is greater in non-ant-associated genera than in ant-associated genera. This phenomenon is presented and discussed as a preliminary note to a more thorough investigation.

 

 

 

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Keywords:

Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, myrmecophily, genitalia, speciation, sexual selection, evolution.

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