Phyciodes batesii

[Niklas Wahlberg]

Dear all,
   I am currently working on a molecular phylogeny (using mitochondrial
DNA sequences) of the genus Phyciodes and have found that the species
group tharos-batesii-cocyta-pulchella/campestris/pratensis is rather
messy (though in a very interesting way!). I am however in a deep and
dire need of more specimens of Phyciodes batesii (tawny crescent). I
have three individuals at the moment, of which one is more closely
related to P. tharos, one is more closely related to P. cocyta and one
is more closely related to P. pulchella... I particularly need specimens
from the eastern parts of North America, but individuals from the
western parts of its range are also more than welcome.
  Since I will not be able to access my e-mail for most of July, I will
briefly give the sampling procedure here to any interested in helping me
out. Collect up to 5 individuals from one area. If more than one area
(separated by several km or miles) can be sampled, great! The
butterflies can be killed in any manner deemed appropriate. They should
then be allowed to dry as quickly as possible. Once they are dry they
can be sent to me by normal airmail, preferably in a small box, so as to
avoid them being crushed. Anybody who is interested in helping please
contact me by e-mail, and I will reply with the details at latest in
August.
  Many many thanks for your attention!

Cheers,
Niklas

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   Niklas Wahlberg                          
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   Department of Ecology and Systematics    
   Division of Population Biology           
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