# Adaptive introgression of a visual preference gene

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 28 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adj9201 |
| Corresponding authors | Matteo Rossi, Richard M. Merrill |
| Institution | LMU, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/lepidoptera-biology-and-taxonomy/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adj9201](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adj9201)

## Topics

visual preference · mate choice · sexual selection · Heliconius butterflies · warning patterns · adaptive introgression · hybridization · regucalcin1 · neural expression · CRISPR-Cas9 · courtship behavior · red pattern preference · population genomics · behavioral evolution · visually guided behavior · speciation

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