Elachista coniophora

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Elachista coniophora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Elachistidae
Genus: Elachista
Species:
E. coniophora
Binomial name
Elachista coniophora
Braun, 1948

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

The length of the forewings is 4.5-5.5 mm. The ground color of the forewings is light gray with a variable pattern. Females are paler than males but have the same pattern. The hindwings are brownish gray. The underside of the wings is dark gray.

References[edit]

  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.