Elachista ievae
Species of moth
Elachista ievae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Elachistidae |
Genus: | Elachista |
Species: | E. ievae |
Binomial name | |
Elachista ievae Sruoga, 2008 |
Elachista ievae is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Sruoga in 2008.[1][failed verification] It is found in Nepal.[2] The habitat consists of mixed primary forests.
The wingspan is about 8.7 mm. The forewings are blackish brown with white markings with a weak lustre and a yellowish tint. The hindwings are dark brown.
Etymology
The species is named after the daughter of the author, Ieva.[3]
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