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Yponomeutidae 360122 – 2421.1 – Yponomeuta malinellus Zeller, 1838 – Apple Ermine Moth

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Yponomeuta malinellus (Zeller, 1838) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico. Introduced from Europe to western USA. (Unruh et al. 1993).

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. Species Page at BugGuide.Net Unruh, T.R., B.D. Congdon, and E. LeGasa, 1993. Yponomeuta malinellus Zeller (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae), a new immigrant pest of apples in the northwest: phenology and distribution expansion, with notes on efficacy of natural enemies. The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, 69: 57-70.

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