''Coracistis'' is a
monotypic moth genus in the family
Elachistidae. Its only species, ''Coracistis erythrocosma'', is found in
Australia
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, where it has been recorded from
Victoria. Both the genus and species were
first described by
Edward Meyrick in 1897. It
The
wingspan is 21–22 mm. The forewings are blackish fuscous, coppery tinged posteriorly. The scale tufts are shining purple anteriorly. The hindwings are dark fuscous, tinged with bronzy.
''Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales''. 22 (2): 370.
References
Parametriotinae
Monotypic moth genera
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