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Phyllonorycter mida

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Phyllonorycter mida
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P. mida
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter mida
de Prins, 2012

Phyllonorycter mida is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in eastern Kenya and Yemen. The habitat consists of coastal areas of the Indian Ocean

The length of the forewings is 1.82–2.07 mm. The forewing is elongate and the ground colour is bronze ochreous with white markings. The hindwings are pale beige with a silver lustre. Adults are on wing in late March and early April.[1]

Etymology

The name of this species is formed from the name of the locality Mida Creek.

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