Elachista cataptila

(Elachista cataptila)

Description

"Elachista" cataptila is a moth with an unclear taxonomic position. It was described by Meyrick in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia. 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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Elachistidae
Genus:Elachista
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