Elachista cataptila
| Elachista cataptila | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Unassigned |
| Genus: | Unassigned |
| Species: | E. cataptila |
| Binomial name | |
| Elachista cataptila Meyrick, 1897 | |
"Elachista" cataptila is a moth with an unclear taxonomic position. It was described by Meyrick in 1897.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia.[2]
The wingspan is 7-8 mm. The forewings are grey-whitish, irrorated with black or dark grey. There is an ill-defined blackish discal streak from the base to near the middle. The plical and second discal stigmata are black. The hindwings are grey.[3]
Taxonomy
The species was described in the Elachistidae family, but was excluded from this family in a later study.[4]
References
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