Prodoxus barberellus

Prodoxus barberellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Prodoxidae
Genus: Prodoxus
Species: P. barberellus
Binomial name
Prodoxus barberellus
Busck, 1915
Synonyms
  • Prodoxus barberella
  • Agavenema barberellus
  • Agavenema barberella

Prodoxus barberellus is a moth of the Prodoxidae family. It is found in south-eastern Arizona. The habitat consists of shrubby desert.

The wingspan is 11–21 mm. The forewings are near white with numerous scattered dark brown spots and streaks. The hindwings are medium to dark brown.[1]

The larvae feed on Agave palmeri.

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