Conopomorpha euphanes

(Conopomorpha euphanes)

Description

Conopomorpha euphanes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from South Africa and Namibia. The larvae feed on Combretum apiculatum. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Gracillariidae

Genus:Conopomorpha

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