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Gelechiidae 59a0766 – 1880.1   Stenolechia bathrodyas Meyrick, 1935

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Juniperus.  Host genera: Juniperus.  Host extended: Juniperus.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Genitalia: See Clarke (1969) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: bathrodyas Meyrick, 1935 (Stenolechia) - MONA 1983: [NEW] Taxonomic Notes: Stenolechia bathrodyas Meyrick, 1935 is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Clarke, J.F.G., 1969. Catalogue of the type specimens of microlepidoptera in the British Museum (Natural History) described by Edward Meyrick, 7: 387; pl. 193, fig. 1-1b Meyrick, E., 1930-1936. Exotic Microlepidoptera, 4(1-20): 583. Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at iNaturalist

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