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Oecophoridae
59a0053 – 1057   Esperia sulphurella (Fabricius, 1775)
             Sulphur Esperia

© Rephah Berg
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Synonymy: Alucita sulphurella Fabricius, 1775
[none] acuta Krausse, 1915
Tinea orbonella Hübner, 1813
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hodges, R. W., 1974. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 6.2, p. 119; pl. 6.17-18. order or free PDF
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 4.32f; p. 62. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Esperia sulphurella
© Ian Kimber
Esperia sulphurella
© Rephah Berg
Esperia sulphurella
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