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Crambidae
80a1009 – 5183   Blepharomastix pseudoranalis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)

© Chris Mallory
Distribution: Type locality: "Mts., Ariz.; Palmerlee, Ariz.; Jemez Spgs., N. M."
Similar Species:
  • 5182 Blepharomastix ranalis is slightly smaller; has short labial palpi, not long and beak-like as in pseudoranalisi; wings of AZ form of ranalis darker.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Pyrausta pseudoranalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Barnes, W.M. & J.H. McDunnough, 1914. Some North American Pyraustinae. Contributions to the natural history of the Lepidoptera of North America, 2(6): 241.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
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Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
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Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
© Jim Vargo
Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
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