How to Identify Elachistidae
Elachistidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Elachistidae Species
Elachista argentella Clerck, 1759
Elachista argentella Clerck, 1759
Elachista argentella is an elachistid moth found across most of Europe, whose la…
Haplochrois bipunctella (Chambers, 1880)
Haplochrois bipunctella (Chambers, 1880)
Haplochrois bipunctella is an Elachistidae moth found in North America whose lar…
Microcolona limodes Meyrick, 1897
Microcolona limodes Meyrick, 1897
Microcolona limodes is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on seeds of…
Perittia herrichiella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Perittia herrichiella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Perittia herrichiella is an Elachistidae moth found across Eurasia and parts of …
Blastodacna atra (Haworth, 1828)
Blastodacna atra (Haworth, 1828)
Blastodacna atra, the apple pith moth, is a moth found in Europe and introduced …
Elachista maculicerusella (Bruand, 1859)
Elachista maculicerusella (Bruand, 1859)
Elachista maculicerusella is a European Elachistidae moth with a 10–12 mm wingsp…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Elachistidae?
Elachistidae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Elachistidae?
Elachistidae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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