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Erebidae
930999.1n – 8676.01   Toxonprucha n. sp. 1 (, )

- © Ann Hendrickson
Distribution: Western Texas
Larva and
Host Plants:
Acacia
Similar Species:
  • Toxonprucha psegmapteryx (Dyar, 1913) is easily distinguished by male genitalia and DNA barcode.
  • Toxonprucha repentis (Grote, 1881) has a similar wing pattern but is darker and more distinctly marked.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • n. sp. 1
  • Taxonomic Notes: Toxonprucha n. sp. 1 is a cryptic, likely undescribed species from western Texas represented at BOLD by BIN: BOLD:AAK1914. DNA barcode places this species near T. repentis.
    References
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:AAK1914 - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    Toxonprucha n. sp. 1
    DNA © Ann Hendrickson
    Toxonprucha n. sp. 1
    © Ann Hendrickson
    Toxonprucha n. sp. 1
    © Ann Hendrickson LG


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