Citation of authorities

[Don Colless]

     It's my impression that editors are coming more and more to
require ALL references at the end of a revisionary work. It's
certainly true of Australian entomological journals - and, when
you think it over, it's not a bad idea.

     On synonyms, I'm only too pleased to accept the results of
the last reviser, and just refer to him. That is, of course,
unless I find in my material reason(s) to refute some given
synonymy. But I agree, that one shouldn't quote references that
one hasn't seen - UNLESS it's to an original description, long
accepted by others, and in some obscure journal.

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