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Tortricidae
51a0442.1 – 3712.1   Platynota richersi (Powell & Brown, 2012)

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Synonymy: Sparganothis richersi Powell & Brown, 2012
Taxonomic Notes: Platynota richersi (Powell & Brown, 2012) was formerly in the genus Sparganothis, Proc. Entom. Soc. Wash., 121(3): 369.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Brown, J.W., 2019. New Combinations in Sparganothini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 121(3) 366-371.
  • Powell, J. A. & J. W. Brown, 2012. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 8.1: p. 85; pl. C.36. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Platynota richersi
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