Erebidae
930879 –
8608 Melipotis agrotoides
(Walker, [1858])
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 - LG - © Zach DuFran
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| Distribution: |
USA: CA, AZ, and Lower Rio Grand River Valley, TX - dissected specimens from CA (T. Mustelin, pers. comm., 16i2025). |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Fabaceae. Host genera: Parkinsonia. (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- 930880 Melipotis novanda
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
agrotoides (Walker, [1858]) (Bolina) - MONA 1983: 8608; TL: Venezuela. |
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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.
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:ACE3235 (TX population) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification.
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:ACF4777 (AZ population?) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification.
- Richards, A.G., Jr., 1939. A revision of the North American species of the Phoberia - Melipotis - Drasteria group of moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Entomologica Americana, 19: 13.
- 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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- LG - © Mike Quinn
 - LG - © Joseph Connors
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48mm - f. – © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
47mm - – © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
47mm - TX - LG – © Jim Vargo
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