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Scythrididae 59a1708 – 1651   Scythris inspersella (Hübner, [1817])

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: inspersella (Hübner, [1817]) (Tinea) aterrimella (Walker, 1864) (Gelechia) epilobiella McDunnough, 1942 (Scythris) hypotricha Joannis, 1920 (Scythris) Taxonomic Notes: Scythris inspersella (Hübner, 1817) replaces Gelechia aterrimella (Walker, 1864).

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 6.40f; p. 79. Book Review and ordering Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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