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Coleophoridae
59a1611.1 – 1398.8   Coleophora parthenica Meyrick, 1891
             Russian Thistle Stem Miner

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Synonymy: Coleophora parthenica Meyrick, 1891
Coleophora candidella Toll, 1959
Coleophora candidella Toll & Amsel, 1967
Coleophora cygnipennella Toll, 1957
Coleophora hilmendella Amsel, 1968
Coleophora lashkarella Toll & Amsel, 1967
Coleophora transcaspica Toll, 1959
Taxonomic Notes: Coleophora parthenica Meyrick, 1891 is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico.
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. 6.28m; p. 76. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Coleophora parthenica
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