Biology:Prodoxus californicus

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Short description: Species of moth

Prodoxus californicus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Prodoxidae
Genus: Prodoxus
Species:
P. californicus
Binomial name
Prodoxus californicus
Pellmyr, 2005

Prodoxus californicus is a moth of the family Prodoxidae. It is found along the coast of southern California , United States.

The wingspan is 7.2-10.9 mm for males and 13.1-13.6 mm for females. The forewings are white with a dark brown pattern. The hindwings are white to very light gray.[1] Adults are on wing in April.

The larvae feed on Yucca schidigera.

Etymology

The species name refers to the known range, which is a coastal portion of the California cismontane floristic province.

References

  1. Pellmyr, O, 2006: Phylogeny and life history evolution of Prodoxus yucca moths (Lepidoptera: Prodoxidae). Systematic Entomology 31: 1-20.

Wikidata ☰ Q7247647 entry