Phyllonorycter turensis

Phyllonorycter turensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gracillariidae
Genus: Phyllonorycter
Species: P. turensis
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter turensis
de Prins, 2012

Phyllonorycter turensis is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in the Rift Valley in Kenya. The habitat consists of East African savannah.

The length of the forewings is 2.81 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous with light grey shading and with whitish indistinct markings. The hindwings are whitish with light beige shading and a silver shine. Adults are on wing in late May.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from the name of the type locality, Turi.

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