Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Cliniodes ostreonalis (Grote, 1882)
Metrea ostreonalis Grote, 1882
Botys urticaloides Fyles, 1894
Explanation of Names
Probably from Greek ostreon (οστρεον)- "oyster, oyster shell"
Remarks
Type locality: United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
Print References
Fyles, T. W. 1894: Botys urticaloides, n. s.. – The Canadian Entomologist, Ottawa 26: 184.
Grote, A. R. 1882 c: On Certain Pyralidae. – Papilio, New York and Philadelphia 2: 73.
Internet References
Moth Photographers Group – images of pinned adults
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The Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD) - images of pinned DNA supported specimens
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