Elachista zophosema
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Elachistidae |
Genus: | Elachista |
Species: | E. zophosema
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Binomial name | |
Elachista zophosema (Turner, 1947)
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Elachista zophosema is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from higher altitudes in Tasmania.
The wingspan is 7.2–8 mm for males and about 6.8 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochreous, powdered with pale brownish grey-tipped scales. The hindwings are pale grey.[1]
References[]
- ^ Lauri Kaila (7 June 2011). "Elachistine Moths of Australia: Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Elachistidae". Monographs of Australian Lepidoptera. CSIRO. 11. ISBN 9780643103054.
Data related to Elachista zophosema at Wikispecies
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Categories:
- Elachista
- Moths described in 1947
- Endemic fauna of Australia
- Moths of Australia
- Elachista stubs