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Erebidae
930170.008319Leucoma salicis (Linnaeus, 1758) – Satin Moth

© John Davis
Distribution: Caution: A single range map dot for a Canadian province may represent records without specific location data.
Eurasian species introduced to New England and the Pacific Northwest.
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Phalaena salicis Linnaeus, 1758
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 1978. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 22.2: p. 97; pl. 1.1-2. order or free PDF
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 49.22m; p. 276. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at Block Island Moths
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
  • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
Leucoma salicis
© Lynette Schimming
Leucoma salicis
© John Davis
Leucoma salicis
© Marius Aurelian
Leucoma salicis
© Jason Dombroskie
Leucoma salicis
© Libby & Rick Avis
Leucoma salicis
40mm – © Jim Vargo
Leucoma salicis
© Don Johnston LG

Leucoma salicis
© Martha Reinhardt

Leucoma salicis
© Lynette Schimming LG

Leucoma salicis
© Canadian National Collection LG

Leucoma salicis
© Canadian National Collection LG

Leucoma salicis
© Lynette Schimming LG

Leucoma salicis
© Heidi Ware LG


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