Hyloconis luki

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Hyloconis luki
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gracillariidae
Genus: Hyloconis
Species:
H. luki
Binomial name
Hyloconis luki
de Prins, 2012

Hyloconis luki is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1] The habitat consists of primary rainforest with an undergrowth of Fabaceae.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 1.55 millimetres (0.061 in).[1] The forewing ground colour is ochreous with white markings, and the hind wings are grey, with the fringe slightly darker than the hindwing.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing in late May.[1]

Etymology[edit]

The specific name refers to the river Luki, which crosses the Mayumbe Forest, the area where the species occurs.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Jurate De Prins; Akito Y. Kawahara (20 December 2012). "Systematics, revisionary taxonomy, and biodiversity of Afrotropical Lithocolletinae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)". Zootaxa. 3594 (1): 1. doi:10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3594.1.1. ISSN 1175-5334. Wikidata Q97576949.