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Crambidae
80a0981 – 5220   Palpita atrisquamalis (Hampson, 1912)
             Gracile Palpita

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Synonymy: Glyphodes atrisquamalis Hampson, 1912
Botis gracilalis Hulst, 1886
Taxonomic Notes: Palpita atrisquamalis (Hampson, 1912) replaces 5220 Palpita gracilalis (Hulst, 1886), a species name preoccupied by Pyrausta gracilalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1871) (Botys), ZooKeys, 535: 34.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 23.41m; p. 179. Book Review and ordering
  • Scholtens, B.G. & M.A. Solis, 2015. Annotated check list of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) of America North of Mexico. ZooKeys, 535: 1-136.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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Palpita atrisquamalis
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