''Ithome edax'' is a
moth in the family
Cosmopterigidae. It was described by
Ronald W. Hodges
Ronald William Hodges (August 7, 1934 – December 10, 2017), known as Ron, was an American entomologist and lepidopterist.
Hodges was born on August 7, 1934, and was raised in Michigan. He was educated at Michigan State University, obtainin ...
in 1962. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from
Texas.
The
wingspan is 6–7 mm.
The larvae feed on the blossoms of ''
Pithecellobium flexicaule''.
References
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Moths described in 1962
Chrysopeleiinae
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