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Timocratica melanocosta

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Timocratica melanocosta is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It was described by Becker in 1982. It is found in Panama.

The wingspan is 14–18 mm for males and 16–19 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is white, with the basal third of the costa tinged with dark grey. The underside is white. The hindwings are also white.

The larvae feed on the bark of Erythroxylym suberosum and Byrsonima species.

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Timocratica melanocosta Wikipedia


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