Prolita deoia

Prolita deoia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Gelechiidae
Genus:	Prolita
Species:	P. deoia
Binomial name
	Prolita deoia; (Hodges, 1966)
Synonyms
	Lita deoia Hodges, 1966;

Prolita deoia 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 about 22.5 mm. The forewings are buff white, tinged with pale yellow and brown, and with the dark markings brown. The hindwings are shining pale fuscous, with the veins slightly darker.^[3]

References

^ Savela, Markku. "Prolita deoia (Hodges, 1966)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
^ "420815.00 – 1884 – Prolita deoia – (Hodges, 1966)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 20

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[1] Savela, Markku. "Prolita deoia (Hodges, 1966)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.

[2] "420815.00 – 1884 – Prolita deoia – (Hodges, 1966)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.

[3] Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 20

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