Elachista similis

Elachista similis is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Sugisima in 2005.[1] It is found in Japan (Hokkaidô, Honsyû, Kyûsyû).

Elachista similis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Elachistidae
Genus: Elachista
Species:
E. similis
Binomial name
Elachista similis
Sugisima, 2005

The length of the forewings is 3.2–3.7 mm for males and 3.4–4 mm for females. The forewings are blackish, with three silvery markings.

The larvae feed on Carex foliosissima, Carex insaniae, Carex morrowii, Carex nakiri and Luzula plumosa. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine is linear or elongate blotch-like. Pupation takes place in a rough cocoon, usually made between the leaves.

Etymology

The species name refers to the resemblance to Elachista gleichenella and is derived from Latin similis.[2]

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