Phyllonorycter silvicola

Phyllonorycter silvicola is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in western Kenya. The habitat consists of the eastern edge of primary rainforests intermixed with savannah vegetation.

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

The length of the forewings is 2.7 mm. The forewings are light ochreous with white markings. The hindwings are pale fuscous with a silver shine. Adults are on wing in late March.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet is a compound word consisting of two components in Latin: silva (meaning forest) and colere (meaning to dwell).

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