Elachista longispina
Elachista longispina is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is endemic to Kenya.[1]
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The wingspan is about 8.6 mm. The forewings are dark brownish grey with denser brownish-black scales forming an irregular patch in the basal lower corner of the wing and a spot on the fold. The fringe is brownish grey. The hindwings are dark brownish grey, with a slightly paler fringe.
Etymology
The species name refers to the long, spinose cornuti present in the male phallus and is derived from Latin longus (meaning long) and spina (meaning spine).[2]
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References
- "Elachista longispina Sruoga & De Prins, 2009". Afro Moths. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- The Elachistinae (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae) of Kenya with descriptions of eight new species
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