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Gelechiidae 59a1134 – 2181   Filatima xanthuris (Meyrick, 1927)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Lupinus Robinia Thermopsis Vicia.  Host genera: Lupinus Robinia Thermopsis Vicia.  Host extended: Lupinus, Robinia, Thermopsis, Vicia.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: xanthuris (Meyrick, 1927) (Gelechia) - MONA 1983: 2181; TL: Dividend, UT.

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. Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history) Meyrick, E., 1927. Exotic Microlepidoptera, 3(11): 346. 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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