Elachista tuorella
Kaila, 1999
Elachista tuorella is a of microlepidopteran in the Elachistidae. It was described by Kaila in 1999. The species is known only from Idaho in the western United States. As a member of the large Elachista, it likely exhibits the characteristic small size and narrow wings typical of the group, though specific details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elachista tuorella: /ɛ.laˈkɪs.ta tuˈɔ.rɛ.la/
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Distribution
Recorded from Idaho, United States. The precise type locality and extent of range within Idaho are not published.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Finnish lepidopterist Lauri Kaila in 1999, based on material from Idaho. The specific epithet derivation is not documented in the original description.
Data deficiency
No specimens have been recorded on iNaturalist, and the lacks published images or detailed morphological descriptions in open-access literature. Knowledge is limited to the original type series.