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Pyralidae
80a0638 – 5594.1   Phidotricha erigens Ragonot, [1889]

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Synonymy: Phidotricha erigens Ragonot, [1889]
Phidotricha atramentalis of authors not Lederer, 1863
Auradisa dryospila Meyrick, 1936
Taxonomic Notes: Phidotricha erigens Ragonot, 1888 includes as a synonym 5590 Tallula atramentalis of authors; (not Lederer, 1863) in Scholtens& Solis (2015), ZooKeys. 535: 1-136.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Scholtens, B.G. & M.A. Solis, 2015. Annotated check list of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) of America North of Mexico. ZooKeys, 535: 1-136.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Phidotricha erigens
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Phidotricha erigens
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Phidotricha erigens
14mm - LG – © Jim Vargo
Phidotricha erigens
LG – © McGuire Center Collection

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