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Crambidae
80a1053 – 5116   Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta (Dyar, 1913)

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Synonymy:
  • xanthocrypta Dyar 1913 (Pyrausta) - MONA 1983: 5116; Type locality: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Taxonomic Notes: Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta (Dyar, 1913) may be a name applied to two species, Powell & Opler (2009). The holotype is from Mexico City but specimens from California were included in the type series. BOLD specimens from Texas were identified by Eugene G. Munroe. BOLD specimens from FL were identified by Bernard Landry.
    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.
    • Dyar, H.G., 1913. Descriptions of new Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 44(1951): 319.
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 23.18m; p. 178. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
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