Elachista kakamegensis explained

Elachista kakamegensis is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is endemic to Kenya.^[1]

The wingspan is about 5.3 mm for males and 6.8 mm for females.

Etymology

The species name refers to Kakamega, the type locality.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Elachista kakamegensis (Sruoga & De Prins, 2009). Afro Moths. July 16, 2016.
2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jurate_De_Prins/publication/247879096_The_Elachistinae_(Lepidoptera_Elachistidae)_of_Kenya_with_descriptions_of_eight_new_species/links/0c96051e946094441e000000.pdf The Elachistinae (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae) of Kenya with descriptions of eight new species