# Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/lepidoptera-biology-and-taxonomy-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 392,659 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the use of DNA barcoding to identify and classify Lepidoptera species, particularly butterflies and moths. It explores the application of DNA-based registry systems, molecular phylogenetics, and evolutionary patterns within the Lepidoptera order. The research also delves into the challenges and successes of using DNA barcodes for species identification and delimitation. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11974 |
| Works | 421,232 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Steven L. Salzberg](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-l-salzberg/)
- [Jun Wang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jun-wang-11/)
- [Huanming Yang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/huanming-yang/)
- [Pamela S. Soltis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/pamela-s-soltis/)
- [Donna M. Muzny](https://scholariq.org/researchers/donna-m-muzny/)
- [Xun Xu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/xun-xu-2/)
- [Arndt von Haeseler](https://scholariq.org/researchers/arndt-von-haeseler/)
- [Michael A. Quail](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-a-quail/)
- [Christie Kovar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/christie-kovar/)
- [Alexandros Stamatakis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/alexandros-stamatakis/)
- [Bùi Quang Minh](https://scholariq.org/researchers/bui-quang-minh/)
- [Jane Rogers](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jane-rogers/)

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