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Erebidae 930520.1 – 8370.2   Bleptina biformata Troubridge, 2020

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Similar Species: 8370 Bleptina caradrinalis is larger, FWL: 12–14 mm vs. 8–11 mm for B. biformata . Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: biformata Troubridge, 2020 (Bleptina)   Type locality: Holotype: USA: Florida, Monroe Co.: Bahia Honda. Taxonomic Notes: Bleptina biformata Troubridge, 2020, n. sp., Insecta Mundi, 0789: 2; Fig. 1a, 1b, 1c, 57, 105.

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:AAH4580 - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification. Troubridge, J.T., 2020. A new genus and 37 new noctuoid species from peninsular Florida and the Keys (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea). Insecta Mundi, 0789: 1-56.

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