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Tortricidae 51a1260 – 3351   Epinotia lindana (Fernald, 1892)              Diamondback Epinotia

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Betulaceae Cornaceae.  Host genera: Betula Cornus.  (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: lindana (Fernald, 1892) (Steganoptycha) - MONA 1983: 3351

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. Gilligan, Wright & Gibson, 2008. Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States: p. 158.258. (PDF) Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 16.40f; p. 139. 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 Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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