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Tortricidae
51a0724 – 2894   Retinia metallica (Busck, 1914)

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Distribution: Type locality (metallica Busck, 1914): Missoula, MT.
Type locality (luculentana Heinrich 1920): El Paso Co., CO.
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Synonymy: Evetria metallica Busck, 1914
Evetria luculentana Heinrich, 1920
Taxonomic Notes: Retinia metallica (Busck, 1914) includes a synonym [2895] Retinia luculentana Heinrich, 1920
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Gilligan, Wright & Gibson, 2008. Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States: p. 88.101. (out of print)
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 14.37m, 14.38m; p. 132. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
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Retinia metallica
CalPhotos – © Jerry Powell

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