Prolita obnubila explained

Prolita obnubila 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 Texas.[1] [2]

The wingspan is 19–23 mm. The forewings are white, buff white, pale yellow, red brown, and brown, with many scales of the cilia tipped with red brown. The hindwings are fuscous, with the veins broadly covered with scales that appear shining orange at some angles of light incidence.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Prolita obnubila (Hodges, 1966) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: 420818.00 – 1892 – Prolita obnubila – (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): 22