Elachistidae Bruand, 1851 Family
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Although the family is worldwide distributed, it is mainly represented in the northern hemisphere, with about 400 species (van Nieukerken E. J., Kaila L., Kitching I. J., Kristensen N. P. (...) Yakovlev R. V., Zolotuhin V. V. & Zwick A. 2011: 215). Most species of the large genus Elachista are leafminers in grasses.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae
- Vernacular names
- Grasmineermotten (NL), Grass-miner moths (EN)
- Species in Belgium
- 65
Direct lower taxa
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| Seq. # | Name | Vernacular names |
|---|---|---|
| 275020 |
Elachistinae Bruand, 1850 |
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| 275050 |
Parametriotinae Căpuşe, 1971 |
Species in Belgium
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