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Phyllocnistis atranota is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from New South Wales, Australia.
The wingspan is about 5 mm. Adults have a fringe of hairs around the edge of each wing. The fore wings are shiny white with a pair of gold chevrons on each wing and a black dot on each wing tip.
The larvae feed on Alphitonia excelsa. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.
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