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Ptochoryctis acrosticta

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Ptochoryctis acrosticta
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P. acrosticta
Binomial name
Ptochoryctis acrosticta
Meyrick, 1906

Ptochoryctis acrosticta is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]

The wingspan is 11–15 mm (0.43–0.59 in). The forewings are shining white with an almost apical dark grey dot. The hindwings are whitish.[2]

References

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  2. ^ Meyrick, E. (1906). "Descriptions of Indian Microlepidoptera, part II". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 17 (2): 403. Retrieved 15 June 2020 – via Internet Archive.