Prolita sironae explained

Prolita sironae 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]

The wingspan is 14–17 mm. The forewings are streaked with white, buff white, pale yellow, brown, and black. The hindwings are fuscous with numerous orange scales.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Prolita sironae (Hodges, 1966) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: 420822.00 – 1899 – Prolita sironae – (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): 27