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.
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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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