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Hygroplasta canitiana

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Hygroplasta canitiana is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Wu and Park in 1998. It is found in Sri Lanka.

The wingspan is 13-15 mm. The forewings are ochreous grey, with a silky sheen. There are two dark brown discal spots at the middle and the end of the cell. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin canitia (meaning grey).

References

Hygroplasta canitiana Wikipedia


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