Elachista bassii

Elachista bassii is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is found in the north of Nepal.[1]

Elachista bassii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Elachistidae
Genus:
Elachista
Species:
E. bassii
Binomial name
Elachista bassii
Parenti, 2006

The wingspan is 5–5.5 millimetres (0.20–0.22 in) for males. One third of the forewing, beneath the costa, is occupied by a yellowish white fascia from which bronzy area starts. The ventral side of the wings is brilliant grey. The females are brachypterous.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr. Graziano Bassi.

References
  1. Elachista bassii Parenti, a new species of Elachistidae from Nepal and Elachista crocogastra Meyrick in Madagascar (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae)


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