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Crambidae 80a0839 – 5070   Pyrausta laticlavia (Grote & Robinson, 1867)              Southern Purple Mint Moth

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Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: laticlavia (Grote & Robinson, 1867) (Botys) - MONA 1983: 5070 cinerosa (Grote & Robinson, 1867) (Botys)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 135; pl. 6.1-4. order or free PDF Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 23.7m, 23.8f; p. 176. Book Review and ordering Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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