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Anatrachyntis cyma

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Anatrachyntis cyma is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Bradley in 1953, and is known from Fiji.

This species has a wingspan of 15-18mm.

The forewings are ochreous with pale ochreous and brownish wave-like markings, basal third is brown, outer edge outwardly oblique and outlined with black. A whitish ochreous streak from base below costa and parallel to it.

Biology

This species feeds on the flowers of Pandanus sp.

References

Anatrachyntis cyma Wikipedia


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