Ruppeliana grossi Cavichioli et al. , 2017

Ruppeliana grossi Cavichioli et al., 2017

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Neotype designation

The designation of a neotype was necessary due to the tragic fire at MNRJ, which resulted in the loss of many holotypes (see Discussion), and it fulfills the requirements of Article 75.3.4 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature ( ICZN 1999). Fortunately, during this study we found a series of R. grossi specimens deposited in DZUP, previously identified by one of the species’ authors (R.R. Cavichioli), fulfilling Article 73.3.3 of the ICZN. Additionally, these specimens are topotypic with the paratypes designated in the original description, thereby meeting the requirements of Article 75.3.6 of the ICZN.

Material examined

Neotype (here designated)

BRAZIL – Rio de Janeiro State • ♂; Nova Friburgo, Pico do Caledônia ; elev. 2219 m; 14 Jan. 2009; P.C. Grossi leg.; DZUP.

Other material examined

BRAZIL – Rio de Janeiro State • 9 ♂♂, 3 ♀♀; same data as for neotype; DZUP • 2 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀; same data as for neotype; Jan. 2008; DZUP • 1 ♀ same data as for neotype; 1 Jan. 2014; DZUP .

Remarks

The examined specimens of R. grossi exhibit external morphological features identical to those described and illustrated in the original work, with the coloration of the wings and maculae matching the original description. Additionally, all previously dissected specimens were compared with the original description, and their characteristics corresponded fully.