Macarostola tegulata explained

Macarostola tegulata is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Meghalaya, India.[1]

The head of this species is whitish, sides of face crimson-pink, crown partially yellow suffused, collar crimson-pink. Palpi smooth scaled, crimson-pink, terminal joint and apex of second white. Antennae ochreous-whitish. Thorax crimson, posteriorly yellow with a crimson spot.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species/show/1809 Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/18938#page/912/mode/1up Meyrick, 1908. The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. P. 827