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Geometridae 91a0692 – 6322   Mellilla xanthometata (Walker, 1862)              Orangewing Moth

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: • Fidonia xanthometata Walker, 1862 • Mellilla chamaechrysaria Grote, 1873 • Lythria rilevaria Packard, 1876 • Lythria snoviaria Packard, 1876 Taxonomic Notes: Mellilla xanthometata (Walker, 1862), previously renumbered 6271.1, is returned to 6322 following Hodges et al. (1983) (Checklist).

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification. Ferguson, D. C., 2008. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 17.2: p. 64; pl. 1.46-50. order or free PDF Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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