Tegeticula maderae

Tegeticula maderae is a moth of the family Prodoxidae. It is found in south-eastern Arizona, United States. The habitat consists of pine-oak forests.

Tegeticula maderae
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T. maderae
Binomial name
Tegeticula maderae
Pellmyr, 1999

The wingspan is 15-21.5 mm. The forewings are white and the hindwings are brownish gray along the front edge, but whiter in the back portion.[1]

The larvae feed on Yucca schottii. They feed on developing seeds. Pupation takes place in a cocoon in the soil.

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