Biology:Phyllonorycter ololua

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Short description: Species of moth

Phyllonorycter ololua
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gracillariidae
Genus: Phyllonorycter
Species:
P. ololua
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter ololua
de Prins, 2012

Phyllonorycter ololua is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in Kenya in dry highland forest at about 1,500 meters with stands of very high trees.[1]

The length of the forewings is 3.23 mm.[1] The forewings are golden ochreous with white markings.[1] The hindwings are pale beige with a pale grey fringe.[1] Adults are on wing in late May.[1]

Etymology

The species’ name refers to the name of its type locality.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7189172 entry