Phyllonorycter turensis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gracillariidae |
Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
Species: | P. turensis
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Binomial name | |
Phyllonorycter turensis de Prins, 2012
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Phyllonorycter turensis is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the savannah of the Rift Valley in Kenya.[1]
The length of the forewings is 2.81 mm.[1] The forewings are pale ochreous with light grey shading and with whitish indistinct markings.[1] The hindwings are whitish with light beige shading and a silver shine.[1] Adults are on wing in late May.[1]
The specific epithet is derived from the name of the type locality, Turi.[1]