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Plutellidae 36a0174 – 2361   Plutella notabilis Busck, 1904

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Distribution: Canada: AB, YT; USA: CO. (BOLD) As of 2024, the only DNA barcoded specimens at BOLD attributed to this species are from the Yukon, far from the type locality. The Yukon population has forewing maculation similar to that of the holotype, but the dark markings are more expanded to the point of blending with each other. While the YT population may represent a distinct species, MPG tentatively includes it here pending further study, Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: notabilis Busck, 1904 (Plutella) - MONA 1983: 2361   Type locality: Mount Rainier, WA.

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. Busck, A., 1904. Tineid moths from British Columbia, with decriptions of new species. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 27: 752.

[T] Yukon - LG – (cc) Brevan Wagner Alberta - LG – (cc) CBG Photog. Grp. (CNC) - holotype - LG – (cc) U. S. National Museum

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