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Gelechiidae
59a1160 – 2206.1   Faculta synthetica (Walsingham, 1911)

- DNA - © Ann Hendrickson
Distribution: Type locality: Sonora, Mexico.
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  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Gelechia synthetica Walsingham, 1911
Taxonomic Notes: Faculta synthetica (Walsingham, 1911) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico, Zootaxa, 2231: 22.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Lee, S., R.W. Hodges, & R.L. Brown, 2009. Checklist of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) in America North of Mexico. Zootaxa, 2231: 1-39.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Walsingham, L.T.d.G., 1909-1915. Tineina, Pterophorina, Orneodina, Pyralidina and Hepialina (part). Biologia Centrali-Americana. Insecta. Lepidoptera-Heterocera, 4: 67.
Faculta synthetica
- DNA - © Ann Hendrickson
Faculta synthetica
- Dna - LG(cc) CBG Photog. Grp. (USNM)

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