From the phylogeny of the Satyrinae butterflies to the systematics of Euptychiina (lepidoptera: nymphalidae): history, progress and prospects

We review the various proposals of evolutionary and classification schemes for Satyrinae and particularly Euptychiina butterflies, assessing progress and prospects of research for the group. Among the highlights is the proposal to include Morphini, Brassolini and Amathusiini as part of Satyrinae. Al...

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Published in:Neotropical entomology 2011-01, Vol.40 (1), p.1-13
Main Authors: Marín, M A, Peña, C, Freitas, A V L, Wahlberg, N, Uribe, S I
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals
Butterflies - anatomy & histology
Butterflies - classification
ENTOMOLOGY
Lepidoptera - classification
Phylogeny
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Summary:We review the various proposals of evolutionary and classification schemes for Satyrinae and particularly Euptychiina butterflies, assessing progress and prospects of research for the group. Among the highlights is the proposal to include Morphini, Brassolini and Amathusiini as part of Satyrinae. Although it is clear that this hypothesis requires further investigation, phylogenetic studies recently conducted recover this clade as part of Satyrinae with high support. The phylogenetic analyses for Euptychiina carried out to date recover the monophyly of the group and have identified a variety of genera as non-monophyletic. Further work is necessary to resolve the position of the subtribe and the evolutionary relationships of several genera.
ISSN:1519-566X
1678-8052
1678-8052
DOI:10.1590/S1519-566X2011000100001