Although specimens of M. griveaudi differ by only 0.6% in their cyt b sequences, analysis of D-loop data does show some differentiation between the island populations.

The exact status of several subspecies and forms is problematic to determine because specimens can differ significantly in physical characteristics even within the same population.

This Crimean specimen differs from Selenochlamys pallida in the same way as does S. ysbryda, so it most likely belongs to the latter species.

DNA testing revealed this specimen differed genetically from the Comorian population.

These specimens differ from macrophthalma as follows:- Male Upperside: anticiliary black lines on both fore and hind wings distinctly broader, more pronounced.

At first glance they realised that the specimen differed from any meteorites they had ever seen.

Dividing lines include whether a specimen born to wild parents would differ in appearance or behavior from one born to domesticated parents.

Also the specimens differ in the bright shining metal colour imprints.

Two specimens of M. manavi differed by 1.3% in their cytochrome b sequences and by 2.5% from M. petersoni.

Finally, they noted that another specimen, RSM P.1225.1, differed from T. neglectus in some anatomical details, and may represent a new species.