Elachista ievae explained

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. The hindwings are dark brown.

Etymology

The species is named after the daughter of the author, Ieva.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beccaloni . George . etal . February 2005 . Scientific name search . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London.
  2. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/elachistidae/elachistinae/elachista/ Elachista at funet
  3. Sruoga . Virginijus . 2008-07-11 . Three new species of Elachista Treitschke (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae: Elachistinae) from Nepal . Zootaxa . en . 1821 . 1 . 60-62 . 10.11646/zootaxa.1821.1.6 . 1175-5334.

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