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Prodoxus pallidus

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Prodoxus pallidus
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P. pallidus
Binomial name
Prodoxus pallidus
(Davis, 1967)
Synonyms
  • Agavenema pallida Davis, 1967
  • Agavenema pallidus
  • Prodoxus pallida

Prodoxus pallidus is a moth of the Prodoxidae family. It is found in southern California, United States. The habitat consists of shrubby desert.

The wingspan is 17–25 mm. The forewings are near white to light gray, with scattered dark brown spots and streaks. The hindwings are medium to dark brown.[1]

The larvae feed on Agave species.

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