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