More evidence for an admixture of the Hyles euphorbiae complex's main lineages in Mediterranean Europe (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

The populations of the Hyles euphorbiae complex on Crete and the Dodecanese Islands have been described as an endemic species, Hyles "cretica". Alternatively, they are thought to be of hybrid origin from the complex's two main lineages, the European H. euphorbiae and African H. tithym...

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Main Authors: Michael B. MENDE, Anna K. HUNDSDOERFER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2014-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201404-0018_More_evidence_for_an_admixture_of_the_Hyles_euphorbiae_complex_s_main_lineages_in_Mediterranean_Europe_Lepidop.php