Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America, Vol. 1: Revision of the Cossidae of North America (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Barnes

9780656394425: Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America, Vol. 1: Revision of the Cossidae of North America (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656394420 ISBN 13: 9780656394425

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In the fixing of the type of a genus we have adopted the first species principle in all instances where no type has been specified. This method, while in many cases rather radical, appears to us the only one by which a stable system of nomenclature can ever be achieved, and while we recognize that in some instances a certain amount of in justice may be done to individual authors we feel that this is out weighed by the greater advantages derived from the attainment of a fixed nomenclature. We are aware that this method is still looked upon with disfavor by several of the leading authorities of this coun try, but with such eminent entomologists as Dr. Jordan and Sir G. Hampson in England voicing this principle, we consider that until an absolute stable system of nomenclatorial rules is laid down and adopted, we are perfectly justified in following their lead.

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