Biology:Elachista ievae
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Short description: Species of moth
| Elachista ievae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | E. ievae
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| Binomial name | |
| Elachista ievae Sruoga, 2008
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Elachista ievae is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Sruoga in 2008.[1][failed verification] It is found in Nepal.[2] The habitat consists of mixed primary forests.
The wingspan is about 8.7 mm. The forewings are blackish brown with white markings with a weak lustre and a yellowish tint. The hindwings are dark brown.
Etymology
The species is named after the daughter of the author, Ieva.[3]
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, George, ed (February 2005). "Scientific name search". Natural History Museum, London. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/search/.
- ↑ Elachista at funet
- ↑ Sruoga, Virginijus, 2008, Zootaxa 1821: 59-66. [1]
Wikidata ☰ Q20686674 entry
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