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Frisilia thapsina

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Frisilia thapsina is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Wu and Park in 1999. It is found in Sri Lanka.

The wingspan is 10-12 mm. The forewings are light yellow with a silky sheen and a dark brown pattern. The hindwings are ochreous.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek thapsinos (meaning yellow).

References

Frisilia thapsina Wikipedia


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