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Pyralidae
80a0380 – 5869   Megasis atrella Hulst, 1890
Distribution Data for Megasis atrella
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Distribution: Type locality: West Cliff, CO.
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Synonymy: Megasis atrella Hulst, 1890
Taxonomic Notes: Megasis atrella Hulst, 1890 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.
  • Heinrich, C., 1956. American moths of the subfamily Phycitinae. Bulletin United States National Museum, 207: 162; fig. 400.
  • 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. 211; pl. 10.15. order or free PDF
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