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Monocercops thoi

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Monocercops thoi is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from Malaysia (Selangor).

The wingspan is 8.3-9.7 mm.

The larvae feed on Castanopsis inermis. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr. Tho Yow Pong of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia.

References

Monocercops thoi Wikipedia


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