Folia entomologica hungarica

Author(s): Bálint, Zs., Guppy, C. S., Kondla, N. G., Johnson, K. & Durden, Ch. J.
Title: Plebeius Kluk, 1780 or Plebejus Kluk, 1802? (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
Year: 2001
Volume: 62
Pages: 177-184.

Abstract: The historical and modern use of the spellings Plebeius and Plebejus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) for the butterfly genus is reviewed, within the context of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. There are two literature citations for the names: Kluk (1780) and Kluk (1802), and also an additional spelling, Plebeyus. We conclude that the appropriate name to use for this genus of butterflies is Plebejus Kluk, 1780, and provide recommendations to the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature to ensure stableusage ofthat name. We also conclude that the author and date of the genera Nymphalis, Heliconius, and Dernaus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) is Kluk, 1780
Keywords: taxonomy, Plebeius, Plebejus, Plebeyus, priority, stability, Nymphalis, Heliconius, Danaus, ICZN

Journal: Folia entomologica hungarica
Journal abbreviation: Folia ent. hung.
ISSN: 0373-9465
Publisher: ,
Editor(s): Mahunka, S.