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Lepidoptera Genitalia Library

990520 – 19520 – Maruca vitrata (Fabricius, 1787) – Legume Pod Borer

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Maruca vitrata (Fabricius, 1787) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico and is additionally listed as 5240.1.

(1) Gilligan, T.M., and Passoa, S. 2014. LepIntercept- An identification resource for intercepted Lepidoptera larvae. USDA-APHIS-PPQ Identification Technology Program (ITP). Fort Collins, CO. - species page (2) Natural History Museum: HOSTS- website

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