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Noctuidae
932358 – 9454   Loscopia velata (Walker, 1865)
             Veiled Ear Moth

© Tom Murray
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • velata Walker 1865 (Apamea) - MONA 1983: 9454
  • sera Grote & Robinson 1868 (Hydroecia)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Loscopia velata: Formerly placed in the genus Amphipoea.
    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.
    • Mikkola, K., J. D. Lafontaine & J. D. Gill, 2009. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.9: p. 105; pl. 8.28-29. order or free PDF
    • Species Page at Block Island Moths
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    Loscopia velata
    © David Silsbee
    Loscopia velata
    © Robin McLeod
    Loscopia velata
    30mm – © Jim Vargo
    Loscopia velata
    © Canadian National Collection LG

    Loscopia velata
    © Jason Dombroskie

    Loscopia velata
    © Jason Dombroskie

    Loscopia velata
    © Jason Dombroskie

    Loscopia velata
    © Jason Dombroskie

    Loscopia velata
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

    Loscopia velata
    © John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

    Loscopia velata
    © Jane & John Balaban LG
    on Carex
    Loscopia velata
    © Jane & John Balaban LG
    on Carex squarrosa
    Loscopia velata
    © Tom Bentley LG

    Loscopia velata
    © Tom Bentley LG


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