Momphidae
59a1856 –
1458 Mompha unifasciella
(Chambers, 1876)
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DNA - BIN: BOLD: AAC2121 - © Jim Moore
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Onagraceae. Host genera: Epilobium. (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
Description/
Field Marks: |
There appear to be at least three BIN groups at BOLD associated with Mompha unifasciella. The BINs are not each others closest neighbors meaning that they are unlikely to represent variations of the same species. |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
unifasciella (Chambers, 1876) (Laverna) - MONA 1983: 1458decorella of authors; (not Haworth, 1812) (Tinea) misappl. |
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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.
- 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 E. H. Strickland Museum
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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10mm - LG – © Jim Vargo
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