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Noctuidae
933571 – 10945   Xestia xanthographa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
             Square-spot Rustic

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Synonymy:
  • xanthographa [Denis & Schiffermüller] 1775 (Noctua)
  • algirica Corti & Draudt 1933 (Rhyacia)
  • almohada Wagner 1918 (Agrotis)
  • budensis Freyer 1838 (Agrotis)
  • elutior Alphéraky 1887 (Agrotis)
  • faroulti Rothschild 1920 (Epipsilia)
  • lepida Constantinio 1922 (Agrotis)
  • praecipuina Rothschild 1914 (Episilia)
  • tetragona Haworth 1809 (Noctua)
  • trumani Smith 1903 (Noctua)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Xestia xanthographa: Includes as a synonym Xestia trumani [10945].
    References
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
    • Lafontaine, J. D., 1998. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 27.3: p. 113; pl. 2.34-35. order or free PDF
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    Xestia xanthographa
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    Xestia xanthographa
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    Xestia xanthographa
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    Xestia xanthographa
    © Dick Wilson - DNA
    Xestia xanthographa
    LG – © Jim Troubridge
    Xestia xanthographa
    31mm – © Jim Vargo

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