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Lasiocampidae 870002.00 – 7686   Phyllodesma occidentis (Walker, 1855)              Southern Lappet Moth

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Similar Species: 7687 Phyllodesma americana lacks a white spot in the medial area of the forewing but if present, it is usually accompanied by some black markings. Caution: P. occidentis may lack the white spot or have a white spot accompnaied by some black markings. DNA barcode may not be able to separate species in this genus. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: • Gastropacha occidentis Walker, 1855

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification. Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:ABZ0435 Franclemont, J. G., 1973. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.1: p. 56; pl. 5.14-17. order or free PDF Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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