Abstract
We explore the potential value of DNA barcode divergence for species delimitation in the genus Caryocolum
Gregor & Povolný, 1954 (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae), based on data from 44 European species
(including 4 subspecies). Low intraspecific divergence of the DNA barcodes of the mtCOI (cytochrome c
oxidase 1) gene and/or distinct barcode gaps to the nearest neighbor support species status for all examined
nominal taxa. However, in 8 taxa we observed deep splits with a maximum intraspecific barcode divergence
beyond a threshold of 3%, thus indicating possible cryptic diversity. The taxonomy of these taxa
has to be re-assessed in the future. We investigated one such deep split in Caryocolum amaurella (Hering,
1924) and found it in congruence with yet unrecognized diagnostic morphological characters and specific
host-plants. The integrative species delineation leads to the description of Caryocolum crypticum sp. n.
from northern Italy, Switzerland and Greece. The new species and the hitherto intermixed closest relative
C. amaurella are described in detail and adults and genitalia of both species are illustrated and a lectotype
of C. amaurella is designated; a diagnostic comparison of the closely related C. iranicum Huemer, 1989,
is added.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | ZooKeys |
| Vol/bind | 404 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 91-111 |
| Antal sider | 21 |
| ISSN | 1313-2989 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2014 |
Emneord
- Det Natur- og Biovidenskabelige Fakultet
- Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae, Caryocolum, species delineation, integrative taxonomy, DNA barcode, morphology, Europe