Urodeta Crenata
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''Urodeta crenata'' is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Cameroon., 2011: New species of Elachistinae (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae) from Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ''Zootaxa'' 3008: 1-32. Abstract

The wingspan is 5-5.2 mm. The thorax, tegula and forewing are strongly mottled with scales, which are white basally and dark brown distally. The hindwings are brownish grey. Adults have been recorded in early May.


Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin ''crena'' (meaning serration, notch) and the suffix -''ata'' (meaning provided with) and refers to the serrated sacculus of valva.


References

Endemic fauna of Cameroon Elachistidae Moths described in 2011 Insects of Cameroon Moths of Africa {{Elachistidae-stub