Elatobia montelliella

(Schantz, 1951)

Elatobia montelliella is a small in the Tineidae, described by Schantz in 1951. It has a wingspan of 16–22 mm. The has a disjunct distribution across Finland and western North America (Alberta and Utah), though the ecological basis for this pattern remains unclear.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elatobia montelliella: /ˌeləˈtoʊbiə mənˌtɛliˈɛlə/

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Identification

The small size (wingspan 16–22 mm) places it among the smaller Tineidae. Distinguishing features from congeneric are not documented. Identification to species likely requires genitalia dissection or molecular analysis.

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Appearance

Wingspan 16–22 mm. Specific coloration, pattern, and body details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Finland; in North America, documented from Alberta and Utah. GBIF records indicate absence from southeastern Finland (SE, ABSENT).

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Tinea montelliella Schantz, 1951, later transferred to the Elatobia.

Data limitations

Only 8 iNaturalist observations and sparse literature records exist for this . Most biological aspects remain undocumented.

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