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932557 – 9923.1 – Lithophane leeae – Walsh, 2009

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Distribution: Southeastern Arizona. Pine forest. Elevations ~ 7,700 ft. Seasonality and Size: Mid-June. Wingspan ~ 25 mm. Description/ Field Marks: Superficially similar to L. atara but: Significantly larger; More extensive and brighter pink on hindwing; Pink ventral surfaces to both wings Similar Species: See also 9924 - L. atara.

References

Species Page at BOLD Barcoding Project. Walsh, B., (2009). Lithophane leeae, a striking new species from southeastern Arizona. In: Schmidt, B. C. & J. D. Lafontaine (Eds), Contributions to the Systematics of New World Macro-Moths. ZooKeys 9: 21-26 (.pdf file).

Data compiled and contributed by Steve Scott from references cited.

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