First records of Anteos maerula (Fabricius, 1775) in the Páramos of Colombia: with notes on its systematic and biogeography (Lepidoptera: Pieridae, Coliadinae)
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Lepidoptera, Pieridae, Coliadinae, Anteos, distribution patterns, phylogenetic relationships, altitudinal range, Páramos, Colombian Andes, ColombiaAbstract
The genus Anteos Hübner, [1819] and the species Anteos maerula (Fabricius, 1775) are reported for the first time in a Páramo ecosystem in Colombia. The presence of this species was recorded in several locations: the Páramo de la Cuchilla El Tablazo in Subachoque, Cundinamarca; the Páramo de Guerrero in Cáchira, Norte de Santander; the Páramo Sabana Rubia and Cerro Pintado in the Serranía del Perijá, Cesar; and the Páramo de García in Pamplona, Norte de Santander. In addition, its altitudinal range in Colombia has been extended to 3,532 m, exceeding the previously reported maximum limit of 1,000 m. It was also found that A. maerula has a wider temperature range than A. menippe (Hübner, [1818]) and A. clorinde (Godart, [1824]), which could facilitate its dispersal in diverse habitats. This suggests that it employs strategies such as thermal buffering and thermal tolerance to cope with temperature fluctuations. The phylogenetic relationship of (A. maerula + A. menippe) + A. clorinde is proposed. However, further study of the species and the genus in general is necessary to better understand its autoecology, systematic relationships, and biogeographic patterns. This study highlights the significant gap in knowledge of Lepidoptera fauna in several regions of Colombia and underscores the need to promote research in different ecosystems of the country. Similarly, it emphasizes the fundamental role of scientific collections and biodiversity databases in the conservation of natural heritage and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
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