Choreutidae
47a0040 –
2646.1 Tebenna hesperia
Heppner, 2023
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| Distribution: |
CA, OR (Heppner 2023). |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Asteraceae. Host genera: Arnica Balsamorhiza Helianthella Wyethia. (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
Description/
Field Marks: |
A member of the gemmalis species-group. See Heppner (2023), Lepid. Novae, 15(3-4): 141; fig. 42, 44-45, 48-49, F8, M8. |
| Similar Species: |
- 47a0041 Tebenna immutabilis: replaces hesperia in northern CA.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
hesperia Heppner, 2023 (Tebenna) - MONA 1983: [NEW]; Holotype: Del Valle Lk., Patterson Reserve, Alameda Co., CA. |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Tebenna hesperia Heppner, 2023, n. sp. |
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| 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.
- Heppner, J.B., 2023. Nearctic Metalmark Moths, 7. Genus Tebenna and new genus Pseudotebenna (Lepidoptera: Choreutidae: Choreutinae). Lepidoptera Novae, 15(3-4): 121-172.
- 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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paratype - LG – (cc) CBG Photog. Grp. (USNM)
paratype - LG – (cc) CBG Photog. Grp. (USNM)
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