Cameraria sokoke
Cameraria sokoke is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in eastern Kenya. The habitat consists of East African Coastal Forest.
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The length of the forewings is about 1.9 millimetres (0.075 in). The forewings are elongate and the ground colour is light ochreous with white markings consisting of a basal streak and three parallel fasciae. The hindwings are pale greyish with a silvery shine and with a long fringe of slightly darker shading without shine. Adults are on wing in late March.[1]
Etymology
The specific name refers to the type locality.
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References
- "Systematics, revisionary taxonomy, and biodiversity of Afrotropical Lithocolletinae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)" (PDF). Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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