Scythris elachistoides
Scythris elachistoides is a moth of the family Scythrididae. It was described by Bengt Å. Bengtsson in 2002. It is found in the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Oman.[1]
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Scythris elachistoides Bengtsson, 2002 | |
The wingspan is 6–7.5 mm. The forewings are mottled by whitish and fuscous scales and some markings may be observed in most specimens. There is a dark fascia at one-third and a transverse dash near the base. The hindwings are narrow, pale fuscous, and darker at the tip.
Etymology
The species name refers to its resemblance to Elachistidae species.[2]
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References
- Afro Moths
- Bengtsson, B.Å. 2002a. Scythridids of the Arabian Peninsula, I: Oman (Lepidoptera: Scythrididae). Phegea 30(3): 105–118. full article (PDF).
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