Biology:Phyllonorycter mida
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Short description: Species of moth
Phyllonorycter mida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gracillariidae |
Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
Species: | P. mida
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Binomial name | |
Phyllonorycter mida de Prins, 2012
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Phyllonorycter mida is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in eastern Kenya and Yemen.[1] The habitat consists of coastal areas of the Indian Ocean.[1]
The length of the forewings is 1.82–2.07 mm.[1] The forewing is elongate and the ground colour is bronze ochreous with white markings.[1] The hindwings are pale beige with a silver lustre.[1] 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.[1]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q7189140 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllonorycter mida.
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