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Moorland Dwarf

Elachista kilmunella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Elachistidae
Genus
Elachista
Species
Elachista kilmunella (Moorland Dwarf)

Similar Species in Elachista

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Brown-barred Dwarf
Elachista subocellea
Least Concern
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Buff Dwarf
Elachista subalbidella
Least Concern
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Field Dwarf
Elachista consortella
Vulnerable
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Fen Dwarf
Elachista pomerana
Endangered
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Swan-feather Dwarf
Elachista argentella
Endangered
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Yellow-barred Dwarf
Elachista gangabella
Least Concern
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Yellow-headed Dwarf
Elachista luticomella
Least Concern
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Black-headed Dwarf
Elachista atricomella
Least Concern
View all species in Elachista →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moorland Dwarf?
The scientific name of Moorland Dwarf is Elachista kilmunella. It belongs to the genus Elachista.
What is the conservation status of Moorland Dwarf?
Moorland Dwarf (Elachista kilmunella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Moorland Dwarf live?
Moorland Dwarf is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Moorland Dwarf belong to?
Moorland Dwarf (Elachista kilmunella) belongs to the genus Elachista, which is part of the taxonomic family Elachistidae.
Is Moorland Dwarf endangered?
No, Moorland Dwarf (Elachista kilmunella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Moorland Dwarf belong to?
Moorland Dwarf (Elachista kilmunella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Moorland Dwarf?
The closest relatives of Moorland Dwarf in the genus Elachista include Brown-barred Dwarf, Buff Dwarf, Field Dwarf, Fen Dwarf, Swan-feather Dwarf.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Elachista — 20 Species

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Brown-barred Dwarf
Elachista subocellea
LC 🐾
Buff Dwarf
Elachista subalbidella
LC 🐾
Field Dwarf
Elachista consortella
VU 🐾
Fen Dwarf
Elachista pomerana
EN 🐾
Swan-feather Dwarf
Elachista argentella
EN 🐾
Yellow-barred Dwarf
Elachista gangabella
LC 🐾
Yellow-headed Dwarf
Elachista luticomella
LC 🐾
Wood Dwarf
Elachista obliquella
NT
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Moorland Dwarf
Elachista kilmunella
LC
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Scotch Dwarf
Elachista orstadii
LC 🐾
Small Bog Dwarf
Elachista eleochariella
LC 🐾
Obscure Dwarf
Elachista humilis
LC 🐾
Bog Dwarf
Elachista utonella
LC 🐾
Scarce Dwarf
Elachista trapeziella
VU 🐾
Two-dotted Dwarf
Elachista biatomella
NE 🐾
White-tipped Dwarf
Elachista cingillella
EN 🐾
White-headed Dwarf
Elachista albifrontella
LC 🐾
Grey Dwarf
Elachista bedellella
EN 🐾
Twin-barred Dwarf
Elachista gleichenella
LC 🐾
Black-headed Dwarf
Elachista atricomella
LC
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