Elachista polliae

Elachista polliae is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Queensland, Australia.[1]

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

The wingspan is 5.6–6 mm for males and 6-6.2 mm for females. The forewings are blue basally with black scales distally. The hindwings are dark grey.

The larvae feed on Pollia crispata. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

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