Urodeta gnoma is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Kenya.[1]
The wingspan is 5.2–5.9 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochre to ochre, mottled by brownish-black tips of the scales. Denser brownish-black scales form two irregular patches and brownish-black scales form two small spots. The fringe scales are brownish grey with irregularly scattered brownish black-tipped scales. The hindwings are blackish brown, with a brownish grey fringe.
The species name refers to the small body size of the species and is derived from Latin gnomus (meaning dwarf).[2]
Urodeta gnoma is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Kenya.
The wingspan is 5.2–5.9 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochre to ochre, mottled by brownish-black tips of the scales. Denser brownish-black scales form two irregular patches and brownish-black scales form two small spots. The fringe scales are brownish grey with irregularly scattered brownish black-tipped scales. The hindwings are blackish brown, with a brownish grey fringe.
