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Glyphipterigidae
36a0208 – 2343   Glyphipterix saurodonta (Meyrick, 1913)
Distribution Data for Glyphipterix saurodonta
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Distribution: Canada: ON, QC, BC; USA: MA, NY, WV. (BOLD DNA) (Heppner 1985)
Similar Species:
  • Glyphipterix chambersi is best separated by genitalia; both are known only from females, Terry Harrison (pers. comm., 12/4/2018)
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • saurodonta (Meyrick, 1913) (Glyphipteryx) - MONA 1983: 2343
      Type locality: Toronto, ON.
  • 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.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    Glyphipterix saurodonta
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