Phyllonorycter trochetellus
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Phyllonorycter trochetellus is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in Mauritius.[1]
The length of the forewings is 2.75 mm.[1] The forewings are golden ochreous with white markings.[1] The hindwings are light fuscous with a greyish fringe with golden shine.[1] Its wing pattern is indistinguishable from Phyllonorycter ruizivorus.[1]
The larvae feed as leaf miners on Dombeya acutangula and .[1] Mines have been collected in April and in mid-December.
Etymology[]
The species' name refers to the name of the host plant.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Jurate De Prins; Akito Y. Kawahara (20 December 2012). "Systematics, revisionary taxonomy, and biodiversity of Afrotropical Lithocolletinae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)". Zootaxa. 3594 (1): 1. doi:10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3594.1.1. ISSN 1175-5334. Wikidata Q97576949.
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Categories:
- Moths described in 2012
- Phyllonorycter
- Insects of Mauritius
- Moths of Africa
- Phyllonorycter stubs
- Taxa named by Jurate de Prins
- Leaf miners