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Merimnetria straussiella

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Merimnetria straussiella

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Merimnetria straussiella is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is endemic to Oahu, Hawaii.

Adults have predominantly orange-colored forewings and pale hindwings.

The larvae feed on Straussia kaduana and Straussia mariniana. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

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Merimnetria straussiella Wikipedia


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