Coracistis erythrocosma
Coracistis erythrocosma is a moth in the family Elachistidae, and the only species in the genus Coracistis. It was described by Meyrick in 1897.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria.
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| Genus: | Coracistis Meyrick, 1897 |
| Species: | C. erythrocosma |
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The wingspan is 21–22 mm. The forewings are blackish-fuscous, coppery-tinged posteriorly. The scale-tufts are shining purple anteriorly. The hindwings are dark fuscous, tinged with bronzy.[2]
References
- Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Coracistis erythrocosma". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S.W. 22 (2) : 370
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