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Crambidae 80a0867 – 5283.1   Syllepis marialis Poey, 1832

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Sapindaceae.  Host genera: Thouinia.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: marialis Poey, 1832 (Syllepis) - MONA 1983: [NEW] Taxonomic Notes: Syllepis marialis Poey, 1832 is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico. Recorded from Key Largo, FL by Jim Troubridge and Jim Vargo.

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 iNaturalist

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