Elachista archaeonoma is a species of moth in the family Elachistidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1889. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1889 and named Elachista archaeonoma. In 1928 George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1928 book The butterflies and moths of New Zealand.

Elachista archaeonoma

Description

Hudson described this species as follows:

Elachista archaeonoma

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.

Elachista archaeonoma

Behaviour

Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.

Host species

The larvae of this species are grass leaf miners.

References

Moths described in 1889

archaeonoma

Moths of New Zealand

Endemic fauna of New Zealand

Taxa named by Edward Meyrick

Endemic moths of New Zealand