Elachista longispina explained

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

The wingspan is about 8.6 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to the long, spinose cornuti present in the male phallus and is derived from Latin longus (meaning long) and spina (meaning spine).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elachista longispina Sruoga & De Prins, 2009. Afro Moths . March 5, 2017.
  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

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