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Tortricidae
51a1328 – 3445   Ofatulena luminosa Heinrich, 1926

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Larva and
Host Plants:
Host familiy: Fabaceae.  Host genera: Parkinsonia.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025)
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • luminosa Heinrich, 1926 (Ofatulena) - MONA 1983: 3445
  • 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. 17.19m; p. 143. 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
    Ofatulena luminosa
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    Ofatulena luminosa
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    Ofatulena luminosa
    CalPhotos – © Jerry Powell
    Ofatulena luminosa
    CalPhotos – © Jerry Powell
    Ofatulena luminosa
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