Prolita dialis
| Prolita dialis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Prolita |
| Species: | P. dialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Prolita dialis (Hodges, 1966) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Prolita dialis 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico.[1][2]
The wingspan is 17.5-20 mm. The forewings are buff white to buff, with a dark brown spot. The hindwings are shining pale fuscous, with the veins darker and tinged with yellow grey.[3]
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