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Heraclides cresphontes (Lepidoptera) is a valid species and Papilio cresphontes is now considered a synonym #488

Open CecSve opened 1 week ago

CecSve commented 1 week ago

Based on feedback on GBIF helpdesk:

Hi, I think we found a problem where perhaps a species has two genera listed. This one: https://www.gbif.org/species/11059513 lists the genus as Papilio and then for species it has Heraclides cresphontes. This species really should be Heraclides cresphontes and it should not be a syn. but rather accepted. Papilio cresphontes is syn. now (see https://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/t/Heraclides_cresphontes_a.htm)

CecSve commented 1 week ago

@dhobern this feedback may be relevant for you.