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Noctuidae 932354 – 9394   Apamea contradicta (Smith, 1895)

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: contradicta (Smith, 1895) (Xylophasia) exornata (Möschler, 1860) (Hadena) preocc. Taxonomic Notes: Apamea contradicta: Includes as a synonym [homonym] Apamea exornata [9394]. Formerly placed in the genus Trichoplexia.

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) Mikkola, K., J. D. Lafontaine & J. D. Gill, 2009. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.9: p. 100; pl. 8.22-24. order or free PDF Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths

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