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Pyralidae
80a0386 – 5867   Megasis punctella Dyar, 1914
Distribution Data for Megasis punctella
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Distribution: Type locality: Tehuacan, Mexico.
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Synonymy: Megasis punctella Dyar, 1914
Sarata septentrionaria Heinrich, 1956
Taxonomic Notes: Megasis punctella Dyar, 1914 was formerly listed listed in the genus Sarata, a name synonymized with Megasis in Leraut (2021). This treatment was overlooked by Scholtens & Hayden (in Pohl & Nanz (eds.) 2023).
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.
  • Dyar, H.G., 1914. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 47(2054): 404.
  • Leraut, G.H.C., 2021. A global comprehensive check-list of the Phycitinae (Lep.: Pyraloidea, Pyralidae). Revue Française d’Entomologie Générale, 2 (5–6, Supplement): 1–371, tables.
  • Neunzig, H. H., 2003. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 15.5, p. 213; pl. 10.24. order or free PDF
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