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Erebidae 930700.1 – 8467.1   Hemeroplanis floccalis (Zeller, 1872)

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Distribution: FL and TX to Central America and the Carribean. Description/ Field Marks: FW length 10–12 mm. Similar Species: 8467 Hemeroplanis scopulepes is larger and best separated by genitalia or DNA barcode. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: floccalis (Zeller, 1872) (Coptocnemia)   Type locality: Texas. Taxonomic Notes: Hemeroplanis floccalis (Zeller, 1872) is raised from synonymy of 8467 Hemeroplanis scopulepes (Haworth, 1809) in Troubridge (2020), Insecta Mundi, 0789: 16.

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:AAB1106 - 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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