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Phyllonorycter mida is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in eastern Kenya and Yemen.[1] The habitat consists of coastal areas of the Indian Ocean.[1]

Phyllonorycter mida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Gracillariidae
Genus:	Phyllonorycter
Species:	P. mida
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter mida de Prins, 2012

The length of the forewings is 1.82–2.07 mm.[1] The forewing is elongate and the ground colour is bronze ochreous with white markings.[1] The hindwings are pale beige with a silver lustre.[1] Adults are on wing in late March and early April.[1]

Etymology

The name of this species is formed from the name of the locality Mida Creek.[1]

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