A new form of Melitaea phoebe (Goeze, 1779) (Lepidoptera) from the Mediterranean region (Turkey)

In this paper, a new form of Melitaea phoebe is described from Turkey. This new form is compared with other infrasubspecific Melitaea taxa known from Turkey.

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Melitaea phoebe, new form, Lepidoptera, Turkey

A new form of Melitaea phoebe (Goeze, 1779) (Lepidoptera) from the Mediterranean region (Turkey)

In this paper, a new form of Melitaea phoebe is described from Turkey. This new form is compared with other infrasubspecific Melitaea taxa known from Turkey.

Keywords:

Melitaea phoebe, new form, Lepidoptera, Turkey,

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