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North American Lepidoptera Genitalia Library
Gelechiidae
590590 – 2261 – Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders, 1844) – Pink Bollworm
  • Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders, 1844), introduced pest of cotton from India, has been declared eradicated in the US by the USDA in 2018.
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Gilligan, T.M. & S. Passoa, 2014. LepIntercept - An identification resource for intercepted Lepidoptera larvae. USDA-APHIS-PPQ Identification Technology Program (ITP). Fort Collins, CO. - website.
  • Hughes, G.B. & W. Moore, 2011. Identification Tool to the Pink Bollworm and its Look-Alikes. Identification Technology Program, CPHST, PPQ, APHIS, USDA; Fort Collins, CO, website
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 10.40f; p. 102. Book Review and ordering
Genitalia photographs are needed for this species.

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