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Crambidae 80a0986 – 5225   Palpita freemanalis Munroe, 1952              Freeman's Palpita

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Description/ Field Marks: Palpita freemanalis has two distinct forms. The early spring form is dark brownish grey and larger than the yellowish orange summer form. ~ Jim Vargo Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: freemanalis Munroe, 1952 (Palpita) - MONA 1983: 5225; Holotype: Brownsville, TX.

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. Munroe, E.G., 1952. The illibalis-group of the genus Palpita Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). The Canadian Entomologist, 84(2): 46; figs. 6, 12, 21-24. (paid access) Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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