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Erebidae
930970.1 – 8651.1   Lesmone aenaria (Druce, 1890)

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Synonymy: Bendis aenaria Druce, 1890
Metalectra lampea Druce, 1890
Taxonomic Notes: Lesmone aenaria (Druce, 1890), formerly treated as a synonym of 8651 Lesmone detrahens, is elevated to full species status, ZooKeys, 527: 136
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Lafontaine J.D. & B.C. Schmidt, 2015. Additions and corrections to the check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America north of Mexico III. ZooKeys, 527: 127-147.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Lesmone aenaria
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Lesmone aenaria
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Lesmone aenaria
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