Genomic evidence suggestsMesapamea remmiis an imaginary species (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Taxonomic status of the noctuid moth Mesapamea remmi Rezbanyai‐Reser (Lepidoptera) has remained controversial since its description in 1985. Based on morphology, it has been considered a valid species or a hybrid between Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus) and Mesapamea didyma (Esper). We studied this case of uncertain identity by using traditional Sanger sequencing techniques (COI and seven nuclear genes) as well as double digest restriction‐site...