The Nearctic Forms of Lycæides Hüb. (Lycænidæ,Lepidoptera)

Abstract

What follows is a brief summary of some conclusions mainly relative to the classification of the American forms of Lyceides Hiibner, 1823 (Plebejine). This genus comprises at least half- a-dozen structural (genitalic) unities which may be termed species, .and a full .account of its morphology will be published in due time. Except in one inevitable case, no new names are introduced, as it is felt that further study might result in some equilibrium of the variational scheme in Lycveid'es, so .as to avoid .a chaotic accumulation of poorly balanced "subspecies."