Macarostola hieranthes explained

Macarostola hieranthes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Sri Lanka.[1]

The head of this species is white, the crown yellowish-tinged, collar pale crimson. Palpi pale crimson, terminal joint of labial yellowish-white.Antennae white ochreous, basal joint yellowish-white. Thorax crimson, posterior third white, abdomen grey.Legs yellowish ringed with dark grey. Forewings crimson, markings pale yellow finally edged with blackish; a dot on costa near base.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/MACAHIER Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/18938#page/865/mode/1up Meyrick, 1906. The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. p. 745