Elachista argillacea explained

Elachista argillacea is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in California, United States.[1]

The length of the forewings is 3.7–4.8 mm.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin argilla (meaning white clay).

Notes and References

  1. Kaila, L. 1997. A revision of the Nearctic species of Elachista s. l. II. The argentella group (Lepidoptera, Elachistidae). Acta Zoologica Fennica 206: 1–93.