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Lasiocampidae 870002.00 – 7686 – Phyllodesma occidentis – Southern Lappet Moth – (Walker, 1855)

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Similar Species: 7687 Phyllodesma americana lacks a white spot in the medial area of the forewing but if present, it is usually accompanied by some black markings. Caution: P. occidentis may lack the white spot or have a white spot accompnaied by some black markings. DNA barcode may not be able to separate species in this genus.

References

Franclemont, J. G., 1973. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.1: p. 56; pl. 5.14-17. order Species Page at BOLD: The Barcode of Life Data System Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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