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Crambidae 80a1159 – 4828   Pseudoschinia elautalis (Grote, 1881)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Cactaceae.  Host genera: Opuntia.  Host extended: on flower, on fruits of Cactaceae (Robinson et al 2002).  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: elautalis (Grote, 1881) (Eurycreon) - MONA 1983: 4828 magnalis (Hulst, 1886) (Emprepes)

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. Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 21.53f; p. 171. Book Review and ordering 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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