Prorella protoptata
(McDunnough, 1938)
Prorella protoptata is a small geometrid described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. It is restricted to south-western Texas, where fly during late spring. The is among the smaller members of its , with a wingspan of approximately 16 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prorella protoptata: /proʊˈrɛlə proʊˈtɒptətə/
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Identification
The small size (wingspan ~16 mm) and restricted range in south-western Texas may help distinguish this from related Prorella. Specific diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or other microscopic characters not documented in available sources.
Distribution
South-western Texas, United States
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from May to June
Similar Taxa
- Other Prorella speciesCongeneric in the Prorella share similar small size and general ; accurate identification requires detailed examination beyond wing pattern alone
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Taxonomic history
Described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough in 1938, a in North American Lepidoptera