Phyllocnistis atranota
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P. atranota
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Phyllocnistis atranota

Phyllocnistis atranota is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from New South Wales, Australia.[2]

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.[3]

The larvae feed on Alphitonia excelsa. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.

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