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931357 – 9159.3 – Tarache albifusa – Ferris & Lafontaine, 2009

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Distribution: Southeastern Arizona. Oak and saguaro habitats in riparian canyons. Elevations ~ 3,500-4,800 ft. Seasonality and Size: June - September.  Wingspan ~ 19-23 mm. Description/ Field Marks: Prominent dark patch distal to reniform spot. Remainder of dark area of forewing mottled. Forewing basal area creamy yellow. Similar Species: The Acontia areli group consists of six species, five of which are found in our check list area. They are similar in appearance, but differ in genitalia. See individual species pages for tips on identification. Photographs below by Cliff Davis and Jocelyn Gill. 9158 - A. areloides           9159 - A. areli              9159.1 - A. toddi      9159.2 - A. geminocula    9159.3 - A. albifusa Taxonomic Notes: Formerly placed in the genus Acontia. New species description, Ferris & Lafontine 2009. ………………..

References

Species Page at BOLD Barcoding Project. Ferris, C. D. & J. D. Lafontaine, (2009). Review of the Acontia areli group with descriptions of three new species. In: Schmidt, B. C. & J. D. Lafontaine (Eds), Contributions to the Systematics of New World Macro-Moths. ZooKeys 9: 27-46 (.pdf file). Robert W. Poole's species page and map at Nearctica.com.

Data compiled and contributed by Steve Scott from references cited.

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