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Noctuidae
931371 – 9152   Tarache major (Smith, 1900)

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  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • major Smith 1900 (Acontia) - MONA 1983: 9152
  • Taxonomic Notes: Tarache major: Formerly placed in the genus Acontia.
    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.
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 50.26m; p. 281. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    • Species Page at The Noctuidae of North America by Robert W. Poole (Nearctica.com) - archived page access (go to a year prior to 2020 and select a blue circled date from the calendar).
    Tarache major
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    Tarache major
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    Tarache major
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