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Hyloconis luki

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Hyloconis luki
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H. luki
Binomial name
Hyloconis luki
de Prins, 2012

Hyloconis luki is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The habitat consists of primary rainforest with an undergrowth of Fabaceae.

The length of the forewings is about 1.55 millimetres (0.061 in). The forewing ground colour is ochreous with white markings. The hindwings are grey, with the fringe slightly darker than the hindwing. Adults have been recorded on wing in late May.[1]

Etymology

The specific name refers to the river Luki, which crosses the Mayumbe Forest, the area where the species occrus.

References

  1. ^ "Systematics, revisionary taxonomy, and biodiversity of Afrotropical Lithocolletinae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)" (PDF). Zootaxa. Magnolia Press.