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Noctuidae
931188 – 9021   Exyra fax (Grote, 1873)
             Epauletted Pitcher-plant Moth

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Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • fax Grote 1873 (Xanthoptera) - MONA 1983: 9021
  • rolandiana Grote 1877 (Exyra)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Exyra fax: Includes as a synonym Exyra rolandiana [9022].
    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.
    • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
    • Lafontaine, J. D. & R. W. Poole, 1991. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 25.1: p. 75; pl. 1.44-47. order or free PDF
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    Exyra fax
    21mm – © Jim Vargo
    Exyra fax
    © Canadian National Collection LG

    Exyra fax
    © Canadian National Collection LG

    Exyra fax
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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