Elachista leifi is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in northern Finland.

Elachista leifi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Elachistidae
Genus: Elachista
Species:
E. leifi
Binomial name
Elachista leifi

The larvae possibly feed on Carex and/or Eriophorum vaginatum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Elachista (Elachista) leifi Kaila & Kerppola, 1992". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  2. ^ "Elachista leifi Kaila & Kerppola, 1992". Bladmineerders.nl. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2011.