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Prolita veledae

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Prolita veledae
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P. veledae
Binomial name
Prolita veledae
(Hodges, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Lita veledae Hodges, 1966

Prolita veledae is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Hodges in 1966. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[1][2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are buff white to white, suffused with pale orange brown on the dorsal third and with a row of yellow scales on the outer margin. The hindwings are shining grey white.[3]

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