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Digital Guide to Moth Identification

North American Lepidoptera Genitalia Library

Crambidae 800972 – 5240.1 – Maruca vitrata (Fabricius, 1787) – Bean Pod Borer

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Maruca vitrata (Fabricius, 1787) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico and is also listed as 19520 in the Exotic Species of Potential Concern.

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. 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. Robinson, G.S., P.R. Ackery, I. Kitching, G.W. Beccaloni, L.M. Hernández, 2023. HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants [Data set]. Natural History Museum, website. Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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