Elachista nielsencommelinae
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Species: | E. nielsencommelinae
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Elachista nielsencommelinae & Kaila, 2011
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Elachista nielsencommelinae is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found along the northern coast and in the subcoastal areas of the Northern Territory.[1]
The wingspan is 5–5.6 millimetres (0.20–0.22 in) for males and 5.2–6.2 millimetres (0.20–0.24 in) for females. The forewings are black with a bronzy sheen. The hindwings are dark grey.
The larvae feed on Commelina species. They mine the leaves of their host plant.
References[]
- ^ "Elachistine Moths of Australia: Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Elachistidae". Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera. CSIRO. 11. 7 June 2011. ISBN 9780643103054.
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Categories:
- Moths described in 2011
- Endemic fauna of Australia
- Elachista
- Moths of Australia
- Taxa named by Lauri Kaila
- Elachista stubs