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Microcolona celaenospila

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Microcolona celaenospila is a moth in the Elachistidae family. It was described by Turner in 1916. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.

The wingspan is 9-10 mm. The forewings are whitish, suffused with grey (especially towards the costa) and with dark fuscous irroration. There is a blackish discal spot which is narrowly ringed with whitish. There is a second spot preceding the first on the fold and a third in the disc at three-fourths. There is also a blackish apical dot surrounded with whitish. The hindwings are grey.

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Microcolona celaenospila Wikipedia


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