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Erebidae 930594.1n – 8404.3   Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763)

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Distribution: USA: IN. Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) (Phalaena) barbipennis Hampson, 1898 (Rivula) dubitatrix Bryk, 1949 (Rivula) munda (Hufnagel, 1766) (Phalaena) ochracea (Moore, 1882) (Pasira) oenipontana (Hellweger, 1908) ([unknown]) unavail. Taxonomic Notes: Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) is a recent European introduction to NA, brought to our attention by Jim Vargo; it has become common in IN.

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.

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