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Notodontidae
930138 – 8031   Phryganidia californica Packard, 1864
             California Oak Moth

© Gary McDonald - DNA
Distribution: USA: OR south to southern CA. - Miller et al. (2021)
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Synonymy:
  • californica Packard, 1864 (Phryganidia) - MONA 1983: 8031
      Type locality: San Mateo, CA.
  • 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.
    • Miller, J.S., D.L. Wagner, P.A. Opler & J.D. Lafontaine, 2021. Noctuoidea, Notodontidae (Part 2, Conclusion): Heterocampinae, Nystaleinae, Dioptinae, Dicranurinae. The Moths of America north of Mexico, Fascicle 22.1B: 237; pl. A-21, figs. 27, 28; pl. 67, fig. 2 (♂ gen.); pl. 78, figs. 1 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 93, fig. 1 (♀ gen.); pl. L-23, fig. 7 (larva). - order
    • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 42.26m; p. 252. Book Review and ordering
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    Phryganidia californica
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    Phryganidia californica
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    Phryganidia californica
    © Jeffrey C. Miller
    Phryganidia californica
    - 36mm – © Tom Dimock
    Phryganidia californica
    - 33mm – © Tom Dimock
    Phryganidia californica
    © Aaron Schusteff LG

    Phryganidia californica
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    Phryganidia californica
    © Gary McDonald LG

    Phryganidia californica
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    Phryganidia californica
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