Elachista brevis explained

Elachista brevis is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is endemic to Kenya.[1]

The wingspan is about 7.3 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to the short distal spine of the sacculus and is derived from Latin brevis (meaning short).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elachista brevis Sruoga & De Prins, 2009. Afro Moths. March 5, 2017.
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jurate_De_Prins/publication/247879096_The_Elachistinae_(Lepidoptera_Elachistidae)_of_Kenya_with_descriptions_of_eight_new_species/links/0c96051e946094441e000000.pdf The Elachistinae (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae) of Kenya with descriptions of eight new species

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