A new species of spectacular spider wasp mimic from Thailand is the first representative of the genus Melanosphecia Le Cerf 1916 (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae: Osminiini) to be filmed in the wild
| Autor: | Marta A. Skowron Volponi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Insecta
biology Arthropoda Wasps Zoology Spider wasp Hymenoptera Biodiversity Moths biology.organism_classification Thailand DNA barcoding Sesiidae Lepidoptera genitalia Lepidoptera Genus Mimicry Mud-puddling Animals Animalia Animal Science and Zoology Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics Ecosystem Taxonomy |
| Popis: | A metallic blue, new species of clearwing moth from Thailand is described and shown on video. With its spectacular colouration, long hind legs and an incredible illusion of a wasp-waist, complemented by behavioural imitations, this sesiid is a striking spider wasp mimic. Notes on possible mimicry models, behaviour and conditions of occurrence are given. COI DNA barcode sequence is provided. This is the first country record of Melanosphecia Le Cerf 1916 for Thailand and the first representative of this genus to be filmed in its natural habitat. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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