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Gelechiidae 59a0473 – 2232   Anacampsis comparanda (Meyrick, 1929)

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Genitalia: See Clarke (1969). Similar Species: Compsolechia crescentifasciella (Chambers, 1874) and comparanda have been confused in collections. The true identity of crescentifasciella is currently unknown, and the relationship between these two species remains unclear. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: comparanda (Meyrick, 1929) (Compsolechia) - MONA 1983: 2232   Type locality: Lectotype: Palmerlee, AZ; Alpine, TX. Taxonomic Notes: Anacampsis comparanda (Meyrick, 1929): Clarke (1969) designated a lectotytpe and illustrated both habitus and genitalia, see references.

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. Clarke, J.F.G., 1969. Catalogue of the type specimens of microlepidoptera in the British Museum (Natural History) described by Edward Meyrick, 6: 481; pl. 239, figs. 1a-b (lectotype: habitus and genitalia). Meyrick, E., 1929. Exotic Microlepidoptera, 3(16): 506. Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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