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Idioglossa metallochrysa

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Idioglossa metallochrysa
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I. metallochrysa
Binomial name
Idioglossa metallochrysa
Turner, 1917

Idioglossa metallochrysa is a species of moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is known from Australia (Kuranda in Queensland).

The wingspan is 9-10 mm. The forewings are ochreous, suffused with fuscous and some golden-metallic scales from three-fourths of the costa to the termen beneath the middle.[1]

Biologie

Hostplant of this species is Cheilocostus speciosus (Costaceae).[2]

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