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Erebidae 930423.00 – 8250   Pygarctia murina (Stretch, 1885)

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Distribution: Southwestern Utah, southern Colorado to southeastern California, southern Texas and southward. Seasonality and Size: Late July to September. Wingspan ~ 2.6 - 3.3 mm. Similar Species: In correspondence with Bob Barber, Eric Metzler points out: "...it looks a lot like murina, but once spread, the differences become apparent. The color of the hindwing is different as is the shape of the hindwing. It appears to be undescribed, genus either Pygarctia or Eucheates." Thus it is likely that we are dealing here with a species complex to be elaborated by further investigation. This applies to the specimen photographed by Bob Barber and perhaps to others posted here. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: • Euchaetes murina Stretch, 1885 • Pygarctia oslari Rothschild, 1910 • Pygarctia poliochroa Hampson, 1916

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. 48.14m; p. 272. Book Review and ordering Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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