Biology:Hyloconis luki
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Short description: Species of moth
| Hyloconis luki | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Hyloconis |
| Species: | H. luki
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| Binomial name | |
| Hyloconis luki de Prins, 2012
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Hyloconis luki is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1] The habitat consists of primary rainforest with an undergrowth of Fabaceae.[1]
The length of the forewings is about 1.55 millimetres (0.061 in).[1] The forewing ground colour is ochreous with white markings, and the hind wings are grey, with the fringe slightly darker than the hindwing.[1] 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 occurs.[1]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q5956205 entry
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