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Palaeomystella henriettiphila

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Palaeomystella henriettiphila is a moth of the family Agonoxenidae. It is found in Brazil.

The length of the forewings is 7.3-9.2 mm. They are dark brownish gray with a green iridescence. The hindwings are slightly paler than the forewings.

The larvae feed on Henriettea succosa. They create a cataplasmatic histioid gall on their host plant. The larvae are pale gray and 4.6-5.6 mm long.[1]

Etymology

The species epithet henriettiphila is derived from the generic name of its host species.

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  1. ^ Becker, V.O. & D. Adamski, 2008: Three new cecidogenous Palaeomystella Fletcher (Lepidoptera, Coleophoridae, Momphinae) associated with Melastomataceae in Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 52 (4): 647-657. Full article: [1]
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Palaeomystella henriettiphila: Brief Summary

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Palaeomystella henriettiphila is a moth of the family Agonoxenidae. It is found in Brazil.

The length of the forewings is 7.3-9.2 mm. They are dark brownish gray with a green iridescence. The hindwings are slightly paler than the forewings.

The larvae feed on Henriettea succosa. They create a cataplasmatic histioid gall on their host plant. The larvae are pale gray and 4.6-5.6 mm long.

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