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Glyphipterigidae
36a0203 – 2342.3   Glyphipterix sierranevadae Heppner, 1985
Distribution Data for Glyphipterix sierranevadae
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Similar Species:
  • Glyphipterix californiae (Walsingham, 1881) has a buff colored head and forewing with basal dorsal margin white mark with recurved extension along cubitus.
  • Glyphipterix feniseca Heppner, 1985 is best separated by genitalia.
  • Glyphipterix juncivora Heppner, 1985
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Glyphipterix sierranevadae Heppner, 1985
Taxonomic Notes: Glyphipterix sierranevadae Heppner, 1985, n. sp., Fauna and Flora Handbook #1.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Heppner, J.B., 1985. The Sedge Moths of North America (Lepidoptera: Glyphipterigidae). Fauna and Flora Handbook #1, 272 pages.
Glyphipterix sierranevadae
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