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Pyralidae
80a0356 – 5854.1   Dioryctria merkeli Mutuura & Munroe, 1979
             Loblolly Pineconeworm

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Synonymy: Dioryctria merkeli Mutuura & Munroe, 1979
Taxonomic Notes: Dioryctria merkeli Mutuura & Munroe, 1979 n. sp., J. Georgia Ent. Soc., v. 14, p. 290-304.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Neunzig, H. H., 2003. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 15.5, p. 187; pl. 7.8-9. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Dioryctria merkeli
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