Agrilus catherinae (Chevrolat)

Westcott, Richard L. & Hespenheide, Henry A., 2006, The description of a new species of Agrilus Curtis, with distributional records, and taxonomic and biological notes for Agrilinae and Trachyinae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) of Mexico and Central America, Zootaxa 1367, pp. 1-35 : 9

Agrilus catherinae (Chevrolat)

The original spelling for this species ( Chevrolat, 1835) was " catharinae "; however, in his description, Chevrolat (1835) stated: “Trouvé pour la première fois, par Mme Ve Sallé (Catherine)." According to ICZN Article 32.5.1, " catherinae " can be considered a justified emendation in that " catharinae " is a misspelling of the honoree’s name. Without stating a reason, Waterhouse (1889) used " catherinae ," as have all subsequent authors, so that the spelling can also be considered a justified emendation under ICZN Article 33.2.3.1. Both interpretations of the situation therefore favor " catherinae " as the correct name. CHIH, Guasaremos, Río Mayo, 5-Viii-35, CASC; VER, Cotaxtla, 19-VI-87, CLBC. COSTA RICA, Guan., 2.3 km SE entrada de Parq. Nac. Santa Rosa, 28-V-86, RLWE; 3 km SE Río Naranjo, 16-V to 31-VIII-93, CLBC, EMUS. HONDURAS, Francisco Morazón, 25.5 km SE Talanga, Finca Archaga, 3-VI-93, CLBC, FWSC.