Harmotona

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Harmotona
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Harmotona

Meyrick, 1919
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H. diplochorda
Binomial name
Harmotona diplochorda
Meyrick, 1919

Harmotona is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tineidae. [1] It contains only one species, Harmotona diplochorda, which is found in India.

The wingspan is about 9 mm. The forewings are elongate and light grey, partially tinged with whitish, although they are tinged brownish towards the apex. The hindwings are grey. [2]

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