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Eoophyla citrialis

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Eoophyla citrialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012. It is found in Tanzania, where it has been recorded from the Eastern Arc mountains.

The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The forewings are white with an indistinct yellowish median fascia and a yellow terminal area. The base of the hindwings is white.

Etymology

The species name refers to the predominant colour of the species and is derived from Greek kitria (meaning lemon).

References

Eoophyla citrialis Wikipedia


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