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Homaloxestis grabia

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Homaloxestis grabia
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H. grabia
Binomial name
Homaloxestis grabia
C.S. Wu & K.T. Park, 1999

Homaloxestis grabia is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by C.S. Wu and K.T. Park in 1999. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]

The wingspan is 10-12 mm. The forewings are ochreous brown, without pattern and the hindwings are light ochreous to brown.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek grabion (meaning torch).[2]

References

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  2. ^ Wu, Chun-Sheng & Kyu-Tek Park, 1999: Taxonomic review of the Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera) in Sri Lanka IV.The subfamily Lecithocerinae: genus Lecithocera Herrich-Schäffer and its allies. Insecta Koreana 16 (1): 1-14.