Biology:Phyllonorycter turensis
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Short description: Species of moth
| Phyllonorycter turensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
| Species: | P. turensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllonorycter turensis de Prins, 2012
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Phyllonorycter turensis is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the savannah of the Rift Valley in Kenya.[1]
The length of the forewings is 2.81 mm.[1] The forewings are pale ochreous with light grey shading and with whitish indistinct markings.[1] The hindwings are whitish with light beige shading and a silver shine.[1] Adults are on wing in late May.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the name of the type locality, Turi.[1]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q7189309 entry
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