Phyllonorycter mida
Phyllonorycter mida is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in eastern Kenya and Yemen. The habitat consists of coastal areas of the Indian Ocean
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The length of the forewings is 1.82–2.07 mm. The forewing is elongate and the ground colour is bronze ochreous with white markings. The hindwings are pale beige with a silver lustre. 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.
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