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Case 3694: Pomachilius variegatus Schwarz, 1904 (Insecta, Coleoptera, Elateridae): proposed conservation of the specific name by suppression of the name Aeolus variegatus Curtis, 1839

Status of Case:Resolved (Opinion Issued)
Date Published:12/2015
Authors: Johnson, P.,
Volume and Issue:72/4
Pagination:286–287
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Coleoptera, ELATERIDAE, Aeolus variegatus, Pomachilius variegatus, Pomachilius subfasciatus, click beetle, Neotropical
Taxonomic Group(s): Coleoptera, Insecta
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Articles 23.9.3 and 81 of the Code, is to conserve the specific name Pomachilius variegatus Schwarz, 1904 (Insecta, Coleoptera, Elateridae) by suppression of the name Aeolus variegatus Curtis, 1839 a senior secondary homonym, and a subjective junior synonym of Pomachilius subfasciatus (Germar, 1824). Stability of taxonomy and nomenclature would best be served by suppressing the senior homonym.

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https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v72i4.a20

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Opinions

Opinion 2409: Pomachilius variegatus Schwarz, 1904 (Insecta, Coleoptera, Elateridae): conservation of the specific name by suppression of the name Aeolus variegatus Curtis, 1839 not approved
Status of Case:
Date Published:05/2018
Authors: ICZN
Volume and Issue:75/
Pagination:
Keywords: Nomenclature, taxonomy, Coleoptera, ELATERIDAE, Aeolus variegatus, Pomachilius variegatus, Pomachilius subfasciatus, click beetle, Neotropical
Taxonomic Group(s):
Abstract:

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has declined to use its plenary power to conserve the specific name Pomachilus variegatus Schwarz, 1904 by suppressing the senior secondary homonym Aeolus variegatus Curtis, 1839.

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https://doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v75.a019

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