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Psychidae 300011 – 0441   Cryptothelea nigrita (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)              Nigrita Bagworm

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Similar Species: 0441 C. nigrita & 0442 C. gloverii are difficult to separate using observable characteristics and may require close examination of the antennae. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: nigrita (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913) (Manatha) - MONA 1983: 0441

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) Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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