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Erebidae
930691 – 8419.1   Prosoparia anormalis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1912)

© Sue Carnahan
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Synonymy: Friesia anormalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Taxonomic Notes: Prosoparia anormalis: Previously treated as a synonym of Prosoparia perfuscaria, but has crisper forewing markings than that species, especially the finely scalloped black pm. line, the antennal pectinations are shorter, and the CO1 base pair sequences of the two species differ by 4%.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Prosoparia anormalis
© Jim Eckert
Prosoparia anormalis
© Canadian National Collection
Prosoparia anormalis
22mm - LG – © Jim Vargo

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