Phyllonorycter ololua
| Phyllonorycter ololua | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
| Species: | P. ololua |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllonorycter ololua de Prins, 2012 | |
Phyllonorycter ololua is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in Kenya. The habitat consists of dry highland forest at about 1,500 meters with stands of very high trees.
The length of the forewings is 3.23 mm. The forewings are golden ochreous with white markings. The hindwings are pale beige with a pale grey fringe. Adults are on wing in late May.[1]
Etymology
The species’ name refers to the name of its type locality.
References
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