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Lecithocera barbata

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Lecithocera barbata
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L. barbata
Binomial name
Lecithocera barbata
Meyrick, 1933

Lecithocera barbata is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1933. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Orientale).[1][2]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are dark purple-grey with a semi-oval pale ochreous-yellow spot on the costa about two-thirds. The hindwings are grey.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Lecithocera". funet.fi. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. ^ Afro Moths
  3. ^ Exotic Microlep. 4 (12): 356