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Erebidae 930609 – 8552   Anomis gentilis Schaus, 1912

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Cactaceae Malvaceae.  Host genera: Malachra Malvaviscus Melocactus.  (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: gentilis Schaus, 1912 (Anomis) - MONA 1983: [NEW] exacta of authors; not Hübner, 1822 (Anomis) misappl. - MONA 1983: [8552] Taxonomic Notes: Anomis gentilis: Previously listed as Anomis exacta (not Hubner, 1822).

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 iNaturalist

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