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Nepticulidae 16a0014 – 0089   Stigmella nigriverticella (Chambers, 1875)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Fagaceae.  Host genera: Quercus.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Description/ Field Marks: Caution: all identifications of specimens, including those dissected or DNA barcoded, should be considered tentative. The type specimen of Stigmella nigriverticella is missing and it's true identity may be uncertain. Further investigation is needed. Similar Species: 16a0013 Stigmella macrocarpae: has a wider medial white band. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: nigriverticella (Chambers, 1875) (Nepticula) - MONA 1983: 89 maculosella (Chambers, 1880) (Nepticula)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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