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Coelostathma xocoatlana

species of moths

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionDec 18, 2025
Entity authorityQ17153550 ↗
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Coelostathma xocoatlana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to Costa Rica and known from elevations between 200 and 700 m (660 and 2,300 ft) above sea level.

The forewing length is 6–6.3 mm (0.24–0.25 in) in males; females are unknown. The forewings are pale golden brown dark brown markings (hence the specific name xocoatlana, from Nahuatl xocoatl, meaning "chocolate"). The thorax is dark brown.

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