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.

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