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Erebidae 930479 – 8331   Idia laurentii (Smith, 1893)

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Distribution: Apparently an Appalachian endemic, Hugh McGuinness (pers. comm., 11/8/2018). Mapping includes an undescribed species. See Similar Species below. Similar Species: At the USNM, we have this [image by Jim Eckert] as an undescribed species in Idia that ranges from at least NS to PA, and possibly AK... I laurentii appears to be an Appalachian endemic that is quite blackish in coloration." - Hugh McGuinness (pers. comm., 11/8/2018). It is unclear how to separate these with confidence and both are shown. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: laurentii (Smith, 1893) (Epizeuxis) laurenti Franclemont & Todd, 1983 (Idia) emend.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) Species Page at BugGuide.Net

Idia cf. laurentii (AR) - © C. Van Den Broeke

Idia cf. laurentii (WV)- 25mm - LG – © Jim Vargo © CBIF

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