Kessleria parnassiae
(Braun, 1940)
Kessleria parnassiae is a small in the Yponomeutidae (ermine moths), described by Braun in 1940. It is one of approximately 50 in the Kessleria, a group of microlepidoptera associated with saxifrage plants. The species is rarely recorded, with limited observations documented in natural history databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kessleria parnassiae: /kɛsˈlɛr.i.a pɑrˈnæs.i.a/
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Yponomeuta by Braun (1940), later transferred to Kessleria. The specific epithet 'parnassiae' references the genus Parnassia, though the exact plant association requires verification.
Data limitations
This is known from few specimens and observations. The 11 iNaturalist records suggest it is genuinely rare or underreported, but may also reflect identification challenges or restricted range.