Hyloconis luki

Hyloconis luki is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The habitat consists of primary rainforest with an undergrowth of Fabaceae.

Hyloconis luki
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H. luki
Binomial name
Hyloconis luki
de Prins, 2012

The length of the forewings is about 1.55 millimetres (0.061 in). The forewing ground colour is ochreous with white markings. The hind wings are grey, with the fringe slightly darker than the hindwing. Adults have been recorded on wing in late May.[1]

Etymology

The specific name refers to the river Luki, which crosses the Mayumbe Forest, the area where the species occurs.

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