Euprora

Euprora is a moth genus, belonging to the family Tineidae.[1] It contains only one species, Euprora argentiliniella, which is found in the southern parts of the United States, including Texas and Florida.

Euprora
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Euprora

Busck, 1906
Species:
E. argentiliniella
Binomial name
Euprora argentiliniella
Busck, 1906
Synonyms
  • Euprora argentilineella

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are golden ochreous with silvery white markings. The hindwings are shining, dark ochreous fuscous.[2] Adults can be distinguished by the large white tufts on their antennae and palpi.[3]

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