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Scythris petrella

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Scythris petrella is a small moth in the Scythrididae family. It lives on the Canary Islands. The wingspan is about 8–9 mm. The forewings are greyish brown with an ash-white speckled pattern, and the base has ash-white scales. The hindwings are grey. The larvae feed on Rocelia fusiformis. Scientific name: Scythris petrella Walsingham, 1908.


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