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Elachista glomerella

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Elachista glomerella is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is endemic to northern Queensland, Australia.[1]

The wingspan is 6.6 millimetres (0.26 in) for males and 6.6–8.2 millimetres (0.26–0.32 in) for females. The forewings are blue in males and black with a bronzy sheen and three ochreous white markings in females. The hindwings are dark grey in both sexes.

The larvae have been reared on a Carex species.

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Elachista glomerella: Brief Summary

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Elachista glomerella is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is endemic to northern Queensland, Australia.

The wingspan is 6.6 millimetres (0.26 in) for males and 6.6–8.2 millimetres (0.26–0.32 in) for females. The forewings are blue in males and black with a bronzy sheen and three ochreous white markings in females. The hindwings are dark grey in both sexes.

The larvae have been reared on a Carex species.

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