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Noctuidae 932792 – 10509   Egira cognata (Smith, 1894)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Fagaceae.  Host genera: Quercus.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: cognata (Smith, 1894) (Xylomiges) - MONA 1983: 10509 ssp. a. cognata (Smith, 1894) (Xylomiges) ssp. b. minorata (Barnes & McDunnough, 1918) (Xylomyges)

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) Smith, J.B., 1894. Descriptions of new genera and species of Noctuidae. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, 21: 78; pl. 5, fig. 3. Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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