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A review of d’Abrera’s Butterflies of the Afrotropical Region – Part III (second edition), 2009 – Part 1

SCSteve C. CollinsAfrican Institute for Development Policy TCT. Colin E. CongdonAfrican Agricultural Technology Foundation GHGraham A. HenningAfrica Center

Key Points

This review identifies errors and omissions in d’Abrera’s butterfly reference work, crucial for accurate taxonomy.
Key changes include updated classifications in the Lycaenidae and Riodinidae families since 2009, showing ongoing research.
The review analyzes and annotates taxonomic changes, emphasizing the importance of precise designation in butterfly studies.
It provides a detailed critique, aiding researchers and enthusiasts in understanding butterfly diversity in the afrotropical region.

Abstract

Part III of the Butterflies of the Afrotropical Region, dealing with the Lycaenidae and Riodinidae, was published by d’Abrera in 2009. The text has been reviewed in detail and errors, omissions and misattributions are listed in this Part 1. The taxonomic changes that have been made in these butterfly families by other authors since d’Abrera (2009) are also listed and annotated if necessary.

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