Domain Eukarya Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Rank Species | Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Elachistidae | |
Elachista tanaella is a moth of the Elachistidae family. It is only known from northern Norway.
The wingspan is 8.5–11.5 millimetres (0.33–0.45 in). The forewings are unicolorous brownish grey. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded in July.
The larvae feed on Carex rotundata. They mine the leaves of their host plant.
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