Prolita incicur
(Hodges, 1966)
Prolita incicur is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. It occurs in western North America, with records from California, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon, and Colorado. The has a wingspan of 17–27 mm and exhibits distinctive pale buff to orange forewings with brown markings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prolita incicur: /proʊˈlaɪtə ɪnˈsɪkər/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Prolita by the combination of pale buff to orange forewings with brown markings and shining fuscous hindwings with orange-brown . The specific pattern of dark markings on the forewings may aid in separation from , though detailed comparison with related species requires examination.
Appearance
Small with wingspan 17–27 mm. Forewings pale buff to orange with dark brown markings. Hindwings shining fuscous with orange-brown .
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from California, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon, and Colorado
Similar Taxa
- Other Prolita speciesSimilar size and general ; requires examination of wing pattern details and genitalia for definitive identification
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. The specific epithet 'incicur' is derived from Latin. The belongs to the tribe Litini within Gelechiinae.
Observation status
Rarely recorded in biodiversity databases; iNaturalist shows only 3 observations as of source date, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection.