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Ypsolophidae
36a0148 – 2373   Ypsolopha cockerella (Busck, 1903)

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Distribution: Type locality: MesillaPark, NM.
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Synonymy: Abebaea cockerella Busck, 1903
Taxonomic Notes: Ypsolopha cockerella (Busck, 1903) includes as a synonym Ypsolopha heteraula (Meyrick, 1927) in Clarke (1965)
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Busck, A., 1903. Notes on the Cerostoma Group of Yponomeutidæ, with Descriptions of New North American Species. Journal of the New York Entomological Society, 11: 54.
  • Clarke, J.F.G., 1966. Microlepidoptera of Juan Fernandez Island [Chile]. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 117: 347.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Ypsolopha cockerella
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Ypsolopha cockerella
19mm – © Jim Vargo
Ypsolopha cockerella
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