Elachista cana

(Elachista cana)

Description

Elachista cana is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado and Alberta. The wingspan is 8.5-9.5 mm. The forewings are dull white. The base of the costa is fuscous and the wing is slightly dusted with pale ocherous fuscous-tipped scales. The hindwings are pale gray. Adults have been recorded on wing in June.

Taxonomic tree:

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