Prolita incicur
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Prolita
Species:
P. incicur
Binomial name
Prolita incicur
(Hodges, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Lita incicur Hodges, 1966

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]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Prolita incicur (Hodges, 1966)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. "420812.00 – 1887 – Prolita incicur – (Hodges, 1966)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 17 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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