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Gelechiidae 59a0532 – 2310.1   Dichomeris kimballi Hodges, 1986

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Similar Species: 2310 Dichomeris inversella lacks a dark mid costal mark. Dissection may be required. See Hodges (1986) but illustrations do not seem consistent with the description and BOLD data does not seem to support ranges given. The DNA tested specimen below by Mark Dreiling is in a BIN group with specimens identified as both species but but all have the costal mark and the BIN is well separated from BINs containing specimens which match Hodges' description of inversella. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: kimballi Hodges, 1986 (Dichomeris) Taxonomic Notes: Dichomeris kimballi Hodges, 1986, n. sp., MONA Fascicle 7.1

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. Hodges, R. W., 1986. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 7.1, p. 71; pl. 1.30. order or free PDF Species Page at Block Island Moths Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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