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Noctuidae
931552 – 10012   Psaphida electilis (Morrison, 1875)
             Chosen Sallow

© Greg Raterman
Distribution: Type locality: Easton, PA.
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Synonymy: Dicopis electilis Morrison, 1875
Eutolype bombyciformis Smith, 1892
Dicopis depilis Grote, 1881
Taxonomic Notes: Psaphida electilis: Formerly placed in the genus Eutolype.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Morrison, H.K., 1875. Notes on the Noctuidae. Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, 18: 114.
  • Poole, R. W., 1995. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.1: p. 169; pl. 5.11-15. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Psaphida electilis
© Dean Edwards
Psaphida electilis
© Dean Edwards
Psaphida electilis
© Robin Mcleod
Psaphida electilis
© David Silsbee
Psaphida electilis
© Marcie O'Connor
Psaphida electilis
- 35mm – © Jim Vargo
Psaphida electilis
- 35mm – © Jim Vargo
Psaphida electilis
- 35mm – © Jim Vargo
Psaphida electilis
© Canadian National Collection LG

Psaphida electilis
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Psaphida electilis
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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