Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Prolita recens (Hodges, 1966)
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Lita recens Hodges, 1966
Size
Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length of 9-10. mm.
(3)Identification
Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD).
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Range
Powell & Opler (2009) reported California and Utah to Colorado, north to British Columbia and Montana.
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Holotype from Mt. Shasta, California.
Season
Powell & Opler (2009) recorded adults from August to October.
(3)Food
Powell & Opler (2009) listed
Ericameria cuneara and
E. linearifolia.
(3)Print References
Hodges, R.W., 1966.
Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119(3547):
31; figs. 30, 75, 147, 210, 202.
Hodges, R.W., 1966. Revision of Nearctic Gelechiidae. 1. The
Lita group (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea).
Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 119:
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Powell, J.A. & P.A. Opler, 2009.
Moths of Western North America. University of California Press, plate 8, fig. 13; p. 90.
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