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Noctuidae 931371 – 9152   Tarache major (Smith, 1900)

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: major (Smith, 1900) (Acontia) - MONA 1983: 9152 Taxonomic Notes: Tarache major: Formerly placed in the genus Acontia.

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) Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 50.26m; p. 281. Book Review and ordering Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths Species Page at The Noctuidae of North America by Robert W. Poole (Nearctica.com) - archived page access (go to a year prior to 2020 and select a blue circled date from the calendar).

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