Lacturidae
57a0032 –
2405 Enaemia pupula
(Hübner, [1831])
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Sapotaceae. Host genera: Sideroxylon. (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Genitalia: |
See Matson et al. (2019), ZooKeys, 846: 75–116. |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
pupula (Hübner, [1831]) (Eustixis) - MONA 1983: 2405crassivenella Zeller, 1872 (Enaemia)igninix (Walker, 1854) (Mieza)laeta (Geyer, 1832) (Eustixis) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Enaemia pupula (Hübner, [1831]), n. comb. in Heppner (2019), was formerly in the genus Lactura. |
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| 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.
- Heppner, J.B., 2019. Reassessment of Old World Lactura and validity of Enaemia for New World species (Lepidoptera: Zygaenoidea: Lacturidae). Lepidoptera Novae, 11(1-2): 7-14.
- Matson, T.A., D.L. Wagner, S.E. Miller, 2019. Revision of the North American Lactura (Lepidoptera, Zygaenoidea, Lacturidae). ZooKeys, 846: 75-116.
- 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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© Bob Patterson
© Mark Dreiling - DNA
© Bob Patterson
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LG – © Jim Troubridge
23mm – © Jim Vargo
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© Giff Beaton LG
on Sideroxylon lanuginosum
© Giff Beaton LG
on Sideroxylon lanuginosum
© Giff Beaton LG
on Sideroxylon lanuginosum
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