Elachista nitensella
# Elachista nitensella

Elachista nitensella is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Sinev and Sruoga in 1995. It is found in Japan (Hokkaidô, Honsyû, Kyûsy) and the Russian Far East (Primorsky Kray).

## Description

The length of the forewings is 2.9–3.7 mm for males and 3.6–3.7 mm for females. The forewings are blackish, slightly shiny and with gold-silvery markings. Adults have been recorded on wing from in July, probably in one generation per year.

## Nutrition

The larvae feed on Carex species, possibly including Carex microtricha. They probably feed on the roots of their host plant.

