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Tineidae 300159 – 0406.1   Tinea svenssoni Opheim, 1965

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Detritophagous.  Host genera: Detritophagous[animal].  Notes: Detritophagous in cavity dwelling bird nests (J-F Landry et al 2013).  (Shropshire & Tallamy 2025 [accessed 6xii2025]) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: svenssoni Opheim, 1965 (Tinea) - MONA 1983: [NEW] Taxonomic Notes: Tinea svenssoni Opheim, 1965 is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico, Landry et al. (2013), Zootaxa, 3749(1): 17.

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) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Landry, J.-F., V. Nazari, J.R. Dewaard, M. Mutanen, C. Lopez-Vaamonde, P. Huemer, P.D.N. Hebert, 2013. Shared but overlooked: 30 species of Holarctic Microlepidoptera revealed by DNA barcodes and morphology. Zootaxa, 3749(1): 1-93. Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at iNaturalist

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