Elachista nipponicella explained

Elachista nipponicella is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is found in Japan.[1]

It is commonly known as the Japanese dwarf elf moth. Adult moths of Elachista nipponicella are small, with a wingspan ranging from 11 to 12 millimeters. They have a distinct pattern of dark and light markings on their wings, which can vary slightly among individuals.

Notes and References

  1. Epermeniidae of Japan (Lepidoptera: Epermenioidea), with descriptions of six new species . Kuroko, Hiroshi & Reinhard Gaedike . 2006 . Trans. lepid. Soc. Japan . 57 . 1 . 49–69 .