Elachista glenni

Kaila, 1996

Elachista glenni is a small in the Elachistidae, described by Kaila in 1996. It is known from limited records in the United States, specifically Illinois and Florida. As a member of the Elachista, it belongs to a large group of microlepidoptera commonly known as grass-miner moths, though specific ecological details for this remain poorly documented.

Elachista glenni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Elachista glenni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Elachista glenni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Elachista glenni: //ɛˈlæ.kɪ.stə ˈɡlɛn.aɪ//

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United States (Illinois, Florida).

Similar Taxa

  • ElachistaOther in this large of microlepidoptera are morphologically similar and require examination of genitalia or other detailed characters for reliable identification; E. glenni is distinguished by its specific geographic distribution and original description.

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