Evidence for the dissolution of the Calyptra minuticornis novaepommeraniae (Strand) and C. minuticornis minuticornis (Guenée) sub-species distinction (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Erebidae): supplementary material

<p>The species <i>Calyptra minuticornis</i> is divided into two subspecies: <i>C. minuticornis</i> <i>novaepommeraniae</i> (Strand) and <i>C. minuticornis minuticornis </i>(Guenée) based on minor morphological differences, geographic distribution, and differential feeding behaviors in the adults. In this study, museum specimens were examined, including the holotypes of <i>C. novaepommeraniae </i>and <i>C. minuticornis. </i>A comprehensive distribution map was generated for <i>C. minuticornis</i>. A permutational multivariate analysis of variance provided some statistical evidence for minor differences between the male genitalic morphology. Additionally, the maximum parsimony analysis of the <i>C. minuticornis</i> subspecies complex resulted in a polytomy and did not represent natural groupings. From these results, it can be concluded that <i>C. minuticornis</i> <i>novaepommeraniae</i> and <i>C. minuticornis minuticornis</i> should be synonymized. A redescription of the species and a revised checklist for the genus is also provided. This includes synonymization of <i>Wolframmeyia</i> Behounek, Hacker & Speidel with <i>Calyptra</i> and evidence that <i>Percalpe</i> Berio is an unavailable name.</p>