Phyllonorycter hibiscola is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in western Kenya. The habitat consists of primary Guineo-Congolian rain forest. The length of the forewings is 2.1–2.4 mm. The forewing are elongate and the ground colour is golden brownish with dirty white markings. The hindwings are narrow, elongate and pointed and the ground colour is brownish fuscous. Adults are on wing from late March to mid-April.