Phyllonorycter mida
| Phyllonorycter mida | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
| Species: | P. mida
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllonorycter mida de Prins, 2012
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Phyllonorycter mida is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in eastern Kenya and Yemen.[1] The habitat consists of coastal areas of the Indian Ocean.[1]
The length of the forewings is 1.82–2.07 mm.[1] The forewing is elongate and the ground colour is bronze ochreous with white markings.[1] The hindwings are pale beige with a silver lustre.[1] Adults are on wing in late March and early April.[1]
Etymology[edit]
The name of this species is formed from the name of the locality Mida Creek.[1]
References[edit]
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