Phyllonorycter ololua

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

Phyllonorycter ololua
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P. ololua
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter ololua
de Prins, 2012

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

Etymology

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

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