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Noctuidae 932544 – 9891   Lithophane amanda (Smith, 1900)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Betulaceae Fagaceae Rosaceae Salicaceae.  Host genera: Alnus Amelanchier Betula Populus Prunus Quercus Rosa Salix.  Host extended: variety of woody trees and shrubs (Powell & Opler 2009); generalist in eastern North America (Crabo ...  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: amanda (Smith, 1900) (Xylina) - MONA 1983: 9891 pallidior (Strand, 1916) (Graptolitha)

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. 54.5f; p. 297. 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 Mass Moths Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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