| Elachista ievae | |
|---|---|
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] 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]
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
- ↑ Elachista at funet
- ↑ Sruoga, Virginijus, 2008, Zootaxa 1821: 59-66.
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