Elachista grotenfelti, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis
Elachista grotenfelti (
MOTH INFO
Elachista grotenfelti is a moth of the family Elachistidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Elachista grotenfelti
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista
Wingspan
13-18,5 mm
Appearance
The forewing ground color varies from snow-white to yellowish-white. The hindwings also vary from yellowish-white to grey.
Food plant
No available data.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on an observation on the island
Links
Kaila, L. & Mutanen, M., 2012: DNA barcoding and morphology support the division of Elachista nuraghella sensu auctorum (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae: Elachistinae) into two vicariant species, Zootaxa 3343: 57–68.
Notes
Identification of the depicted species by Lauri Kaila.
