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Glyphipterigidae 36a0203 – 2342.3   Glyphipterix sierranevadae Heppner, 1985

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Similar Species: Glyphipterix californiae (Walsingham, 1881) has a buff colored head and forewing with basal dorsal margin white mark with recurved extension along cubitus. Glyphipterix feniseca Heppner, 1985 is best separated by genitalia. Glyphipterix juncivora Heppner, 1985 Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: sierranevadae Heppner, 1985 (Glyphipterix) Taxonomic Notes: Glyphipterix sierranevadae Heppner, 1985, n. sp., Fauna and Flora Handbook #1.

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. Heppner, J.B., 1985. The Sedge Moths of North America (Lepidoptera: Glyphipterigidae). Fauna and Flora Handbook #1, 272 pages.

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