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Gelechiidae 59a0509 – 2265.1   Helcystogramma convolvuli (Walsingham, 1908)              Sweetpotato Webworm

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: • Trichotaphe convolvuli Walsingham, 1908 • Brachmia crypsilychna Meyrick, 1914 • Brachmia dryadopa Meyrick, 1918 • Lecithocera effera Meyrick, 1918 • Lecithocera emigrans Meyrick, 1921 Taxonomic Notes: Helcystogramma convolvuli (Walsingham, 1908) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico.

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., 1986. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 7.1, p. 133; pl. 4.16-17. order or free PDF

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