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Lecithocera corythaeola

(Lecithocera corythaeola)

Description

Lecithocera corythaeola is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1931. It is found in Uganda. The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are dull purple, the dorsal three-fifths suffused grey. The hindwings are dark grey. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Coffea species. They were found feeding between joined leaves on surface tissue.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lecithoceridae
Genus:Lecithocera
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