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Crambidae 80a1040 – 5236   Laniifera cyclades (Druce, 1895)

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Distribution: FL, AZ - Mann (1969). Larva and Host Plants: Opuntia spp. (prickly pear) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: cyclades (Druce, 1895) (Pachynoa) - MONA 1983: 5236   Type locality: Mexico, near Durango City, near Mexico City.

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. Druce, H., 1891-1900. Insecta. Lepidoptera-Heterocera. Biologia Centrali-Americana, 2: 220; 3: pl. 61, figs. 12, 13. Mann, J., 1969. Cactus-feeding insects and mites. Bulletin of the United States National Museum, 256: 75. Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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