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Psychidae 300011 – 0441   Cryptothelea nigrita (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)              Nigrita Bagworm

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Euphorbiaceae Poaceae[none_specified].  Host genera: Aleurites Vernicia.  Host extended: leaves (Davis 1964).  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: 300012 Cryptothelea gloverii: is difficult to distinguish using observable characteristics and may require close examination of the antennae. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: nigrita (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913) (Manatha) - MONA 1983: 441

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 iNaturalist

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