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Crambidae
80a1133 – 4796   Microtheoris ophionalis (Walker, 1859)
             Yellow-veined Moth

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Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • ophionalis (Walker, 1859) (Rhodaria) - MONA 1983: 4796
  • ssp. a. ophionalis (Walker, 1859) (Rhodaria) - MONA 1983: 4796
      Type locality: Jacksonville, FL.
  • nasonialis (Zeller, 1873) (Botis) (synonym of ssp. ophionalis)
  • sesquialteralis (Zeller, 1873) (Botis) (synonym of ssp. ophionalis)
  • ssp. b. lacustris Munroe, 1961 (Microtheoris)
  • ssp. c. eremica Munroe, 1961 (Microtheoris)
  • ssp. d. baboquivariensis Munroe, 1961 (Microtheoris)
  • ssp. e. occidentalis Munroe, 1961 (Microtheoris)
  • 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., 1972. Pyraloidea, Pyralidae (part), Odontiinae, Glaphryiinae. The Moths of America north of Mexico, Fascicle 13.1B: 147, order or free PDF
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 21.36m; p. 170. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    Microtheoris ophionalis
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    Microtheoris ophionalis
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    Microtheoris ophionalis
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