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Hygroplasta utricula

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Hygroplasta utricula 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 12-14 mm. The forewings are ochreous with a blackish-brown pattern. The fold-dot is small and the discal spots are large. The hindwings are ochreous to brown.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin utriculus (meaning small bag).

References

Hygroplasta utricula Wikipedia


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