Publication
1. El género Cresera Schaus, 1894 (Lepidoptera: Arctiinae) en el Perú: diversidad y patrones de distribución geográfica
Authors: Grados, J.; Rodríguez, M. & Ramírez, J.
Journal: Revista Peruana de Biología, 24(2), 127–138.
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Highlights
Analyzes the diversity and distribution of the genus Cresera in Peru.
Identifies 8 Cresera species occurring in Peru out of 12 known worldwide.
Provides diagnostic wing coloration characters for species recognition.
Maps geographic distribution patterns based on 449 specimen records.
Suggests Cresera diversity peaks around 600 m elevation.
Abstract
The genus Cresera Schaus, 1894 consists of 12 species, 8 of which occur in Peru.
A diagnosis for the recognition of the species is provided based on wing coloration characters.
The geographic distribution patterns in Peru are presented.