Elachista merista

Elachista merista is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is found in south-eastern Tasmania and Kangaroo Island in South Australia.[1]

Elachista merista
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E. merista
Binomial name
Elachista merista
Kaila, 2011

The wingspan is about 7 millimetres (0.28 in) for males. The forewings and hindwings are pale.

References

  1. Lauri Kaila (7 June 2011). Elachistine Moths of Australia: Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Elachistidae. Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera. 11. CSIRO. ISBN 9780643103054.


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