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Tortricidae 51a0429 – 3728   Cenopis cana (Robinson, 1869)              Gray Sparganothis Moth

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Hamamelidaceae.  Host genera: Liquidambar.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: cana (Robinson, 1869) (Tortrix) - MONA 1983: 3728

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. Powell, J. A. & J. W. Brown, 2012. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 8.1: p. 111; pl. D.44-46. order or free PDF 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 BugGuide.Net Species Page at iNaturalist

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