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Coleophoridae 59a1514.2 – 1398.61   Coleophora albidella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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Distribution: Canada: YT (BOLD). Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: albidella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) (Tinea) - MONA 1983: [NEW]; TL: Austria. incanella Tengström, 1848 (Coleophora) razowskii C?pu?e, 1971 (Coleophora) trembleyella (Villers, 1789) (Phalaena) Taxonomic Notes: Coleophora albidella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) is now recognized within the North American fauna by Landry (in Pohl & Nanz (eds.) 2023) based on specimens from the Yukon with DNA barcodes which were believed to correspond to specimens from Europe. Upon further study, this association has become less clear (NA specimens have slightly degraded DNA) according to J.-F. Landry (pers. comm., 2024). Further work on the Yukon population may be required.

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. Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775. Ankündung eines systematischen Werkes von den Schmetterlingen der Wienergegend, p. 137. Pohl, G.R. & S.R. Nanz (eds.), 2023. Annotated Taxonomic Checklist of the Lepidoptera of North America, North of Mexico. Wedge Entomological Research Foundation, Bakersfield, California, xiv + 580 pp. (order). (PDF (no fee) or order book) Species Page at iNaturalist

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