Prodoxus intricatus explained

Prodoxus intricatus is a moth of the family Prodoxidae. It is found in Mexico in Veracruz and Oaxaca.

The wingspan is 13–16 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a violet sheen and about five to eight yellow spots. The hindwings are uniform brown.[1]

The larvae feed on Yucca elephantipes. They probably bore in the floral rachis of their host plant.

Notes and References

  1. http://tolweb.org/Prodoxus_intricatus/12431 TOLweb