Cremastobombycia kipepeo
Cremastobombycia kipepeo 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 1.76 mm. The forewings are light ochreous with irroration of darker shading. The hindwings are pale beige with a golden shine. Adults are on wing from late March to early April.[1]
Etymology
The name of this species is derived from kipepeo the common name meaning moth, butterfly in Swahili.
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