On the identity of Amegilla sesquicincta (Erichson) and the type species of Dizonamegilla (Hymenoptera: Apidae).

Authors

  • Michael S. Engel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21248/contrib.entomol.59.2.325-328

Abstract

Notes are provided on the identity and nomenclature of Amegilla sesquicincta (Erichson), a name long confused in its application. Amegilla sesquicincta is a Senegalese species of uncertain identity while the species from India to which this name has been applied is preoccupied and accordingly named A. dizona nom. n. As this name was used as the type species of the subgenus Dizonamegilla, the question of the type species for this group is addressed and subsequently fixed as A. dizona in accordance with ICZN regulations.

Keywords

Nomenclature, Amegilla, Senegal, India, Apidae, Anthophila.

Nomenclatural Acts

dizoma Engel, 2009 (Amegilla), nom. n. pro Apis bicincta Fabricius, 1793, nec Schrank, 1781
sesquicincta (Erichson, 1842) (Amegilla), nom. dub. described as Megilla sesquicincta
bizoma Engel, 2009 (Amegilla (Dizonamegilla)), type species of the subgenus Dizonamegilla

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Published

2009-12-15

How to Cite

Engel, M. S. 2009: On the identity of Amegilla sesquicincta (Erichson) and the type species of Dizonamegilla (Hymenoptera: Apidae). - Contributions to Entomology = Beiträge Zur Entomologie 59(2): 325–328 - doi: 10.21248/contrib.entomol.59.2.325-328

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Vol. 59 No. 2 (2009)

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