Coracistis
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| Genus: | Coracistis Meyrick, 1897
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| Species: | C. erythrocosma
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| Coracistis erythrocosma Meyrick, 1897
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Coracistis erythrocosma is a moth in the Elachistidae family, and the only species in the genus Coracistis. It was described by Meyrick in 1897.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria.
The wingspan is 21-22 mm. The forewings are blackish-fuscous, coppery-tinged posteriorly. The scale-tufts are shining purple anteriorly. The hindwings are dark fuscous, tinged with bronzy.[2]