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Lecithocera fascitiala

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Lecithocera fascitiala is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park in 2012 and is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

The wingspan is 10–11 millimetres (0.39–0.43 in).

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin fascit (meaning banded) and ala (meaning wing) and refers to the whitish fascia dividing the forewing.

References

Lecithocera fascitiala Wikipedia


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