Euprora
Busck, 1906
Species Guides
1Euprora is a in the Tineidae, established by Busck in 1906. The genus contains a single , Euprora argentiliniella, found in the southern United States. are small moths with distinctive silvery-white markings on golden ochreous forewings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euprora: //juːˈprɔːrə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Tineidae by the combination of large white tufts on and palpi, golden ochreous forewings with silvery white markings, and shining dark ochreous fuscous hindwings. The status of the means any specimen matching these traits can be confidently assigned to Euprora argentiliniella.
Appearance
Small with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Forewings are golden ochreous with silvery white markings. Hindwings are shining, dark ochreous fuscous. possess large white tufts on the and palpi.
Distribution
Southern United States, including Texas and Florida.
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Taxonomic notes
The Euprora is , containing only Euprora argentiliniella. The genus was established by August Busck in 1906.