Elachista maritimella
Elachista maritimella is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Canada, where it has been recorded from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Alberta.[1] The habitat consists of salt coastal meadows and vegetation bordering roads.
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| Elachista maritimella McDunnough, 1942 | |
The wingspan is 9–10 mm.[2] The forewings are variable in colouration, ranging from light yellow to patterned grey. There may be a white spot on the forewing costal region. The hindwings are grey.[3]
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