Prolita sironae

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]

Prolita sironae
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P. sironae
Binomial name
Prolita sironae
(Hodges, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Lita sironae Hodges, 1966

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]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Prolita sironae (Hodges, 1966)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. "420822.00 – 1899 – Prolita sironae – (Hodges, 1966)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 27


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