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Erebidae
930680.008500Metalectra quadrisignata (Walker, [1858]) – Four-spotted Fungus Moth

© Mark Dreiling - DNA
Distribution: Caution: A single range map dot for a Canadian province may represent records without specific location data.
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Homoptera quadrisignata Walker, [1858]
Homoptera contracta Walker, 1860
Homopyralis tactus Grote, 1874
Homoptera zonata Walker, 1865
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. 42.30m; p. 254. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Metalectra quadrisignata
© Bob Patterson
Metalectra quadrisignata
© Tom Murray
Metalectra quadrisignata
© Carol Wolf
Metalectra quadrisignata
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Metalectra quadrisignata
25mm – © Jim Vargo
Metalectra quadrisignata
© George Smiley LG
scouring rocks for fungi or algae
Metalectra quadrisignata
© George Smiley LG
scouring rocks for fungi or algae

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