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Erebidae
930876 – 8605   Melipotis contorta (Guenée, 1852)

© Carol Wolf
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Synonymy: Bolina contorta Guenée, 1852
Bolina bistriga Walker, 1858
Bolina striolaris Herrich-Schäffer, 1868
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Melipotis contorta
© Jeff Smith
Melipotis contorta
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Melipotis contorta
46mm - LG – © Jim Vargo
Melipotis contorta
50mm - LG – © Jim Vargo

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