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Prolita incicur

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Prolita incicur
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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