Prodoxus californicus
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Prodoxus californicus Pellmyr, 2005
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Prodoxus californicus is a moth of the family Prodoxidae. It is found along the coast of southern California, United States.
The wingspan is 7.2-10.9 mm for males and 13.1-13.6 mm for females. The forewings are white with a dark brown pattern. The hindwings are white to very light gray.[1] Adults are on wing in April.
The larvae feed on Yucca schidigera.
Etymology[]
The species name refers to the known range, which is a coastal portion of the California cismontane floristic province.
References[]
- ^ Pellmyr, O, 2006: Phylogeny and life history evolution of Prodoxus yucca moths (Lepidoptera: Prodoxidae). Systematic Entomology 31: 1-20.
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- Moths described in 2005
- Prodoxidae
- Adeloidea stubs