Kingdom Animalia Family Gracillariidae Scientific name Dekeidoryxis khooi Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Dekeidoryxis Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Dekeidoryxis khooi is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from Perak, Malaysia.
The wingspan is 5.2-6.7 mm.
The larvae feed on Maesa ramentacea. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.
Etymology
This species is named in honour of Dr. Khoo Soo Ghee of the Zoological Department of the University of Malaya.
References
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