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Lecithocera xanthocosma

(Lecithocera xanthocosma)

Description

Lecithocera xanthocosma is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1923. It is found in Uganda. The wingspan is 19–21 mm. The forewings are dark purple-fuscous and the hindwings are dark fuscous.

Taxonomic tree:

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