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Cosmopterix margaritae

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Cosmopterix margaritae is a moth of the Cosmopterigidae family. It is found from the island of Kyushu in Japan and from Taiwan.

The length of the forewings is 3.6–4 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in July and November.

The larvae feed on Digitalia adscendens and Paspalum conjugatum.

Etymology

The species name refers the pearly metallic ornamentation of the forewings and is derived from Latin margarita (meaning pearl).

References

Cosmopterix margaritae Wikipedia


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