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Ypsolopha lutisplendida

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Ypsolopha lutisplendida

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Ypsolopha

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Ypsolopha lutisplendida is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is known from north-western China.

The length of the forewings is 9.6–10.7 mm.

The larvae feed on Pinus tabulaeformis.

Etymology

The specific name lutisplendida, is derived from the Latin luteus (meaning yellow) and splendidus (meaning shining), in concordance with the yellowish glittering of the forewings.

References

Ypsolopha lutisplendida Wikipedia


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