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Macarostola hieranthes

(Macarostola hieranthes)

Description

Macarostola hieranthes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Sri Lanka. The head of this species is white, the crown yellowish-tinged, collar pale crimson. Palpi pale crimson, terminal joint of labial yellowish-white. Antennae white ochreous, basal joint yellowish-white. Thorax crimson, posterior third white, abdomen grey. Legs yellowish ringed with dark grey. Forewings crimson, markings pale yellow finally edged with blackish; a dot on costa near base.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gracillariidae
Genus:Macarostola
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