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Crambidae
80a1002 – 5157   Rhectocraspeda periusalis (Walker, 1859)
             Eggplant Webworm

© Ken Childs
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Synonymy: Botys periusalis Walker, 1859
Pilemia deformalis Möschler, [1882]
Rapoona tristis Hedemann, 1894
Taxonomic Notes: Rhectocraspeda periusalis (Walker, 1859) was formerly in the genus Pilemia.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hayden, J.E., S. Lee, S.C. Passoa, J. Young, J.-F. Landry, V. Nazari, R. Mally, L.A. Somma, and K.M. Ahlmark, 2013. Digital Identification of Microlepidoptera on Solanaceae. USDA-APHIS-PPQ Identification Technology Program (ITP). Fort Collins, CO. - species page at idtools.org.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
© Mark Dreiling - DNA
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
© Ken Childs
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
© Monica Krancevic
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
© Jerry Armstrong
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
[06-SRNP-67859] – © Janzen & Hallwachs
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
LG – © James Hayden
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
LG – © James Hayden
Rhectocraspeda periusalis
22mm - LG – © Jim Vargo

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