Elachista galadella
Kaila, 1999
Elachista galadella is a small in the Elachistidae, described by Kaila in 1999. It is known only from a single U.S. state, Washington, with no published records of its or . Like other members of its , it likely has a narrow plant association, though this remains undocumented for this species. The species exemplifies the poorly known microlepidopteran fauna of the Pacific Northwest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elachista galadella: /ɛˈlæ.kɪ.stə ɡə.ləˈdɛl.lə/
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Distribution
Recorded only from Washington State, United States. No additional locality records have been published.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Lauri Kaila in 1999. The epithet 'galadella' does not follow a clear etymological pattern common in the .
Data Deficiency
No specimens have been recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. The is known from few specimens and lacks associated biological data.