Prolita jubata

Prolita jubata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Prolita
Species: P. jubata
Binomial name
Prolita jubata
(Hodges, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Lita jubata Hodges, 1966

Prolita jubata 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 Washington, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Utah.[1][2]

The wingspan is 16-20 mm. The forewings are pale buff with darker brown and black markings. The hindwings are fuscous.

The larvae feed on Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus.[3]

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