Elachista scitula
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Elachista scitula Kaila, 2011
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Elachista scitula is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is endemic to Victoria, Australia.[1]
The wingspan is 7 millimetres (0.28 in) for males and 6.8 millimetres (0.27 in) for females. The forewings of the males are metallic blue basally with shiny dark bronzy brown scales distally. Females have similar forewings but have three bluish white markings. The hindwings of both sexes are dark grey.
References[]
- ^ Lauri Kaila (2011). "Elachistine Moths of Australia: Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Elachistidae". Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera. CSIRO. 2. 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