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by | Mar 16, 2018 | Hosta

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Macarostola hieranthes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Sri Lanka.[1]

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.[2]

References

  1. ^ Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. ^ Meyrick, 1906. The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. p. 745


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