Prolita incicur explained

Prolita incicur is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California,[1] [2] Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon and Colorado.

The wingspan is 17–27 mm. The forewings are pale buff to orange with the dark markings brown. The hindwings are shining fuscous, with the veins orange brown.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Prolita incicur (Hodges, 1966) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: 420812.00 – 1887 – Prolita incicur – (Hodges, 1966) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 18, 2019.
  3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1191967unit#page/n379/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 17