30. Stigmella nivea Remeikis & Stonis, 2016

(Figs 1, 32, 37)

Stigmella nivea Remeikis & Stonis, in Stonis et al. 2016d: 63, 65, 66, figs 180–185.

Material examined. 1 ♂ (holotype), PERU, Dept. Puno, 85 km W Puno, Cerro Huajrapata, 6.iv.1987, 4700 m, O. Karsholt, genitalia slide RA700 (ZMUC).

Diagnosis. Belongs to the S. nivea species group. This relatively small species differs from other Stigmella species, including the most similar S. inca Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov., in the specific shape of gnathos with single very large caudal process and elaborated central plate. The irregularly scattered grey-white scales on grey forewing apex are also highly diagnostic.

Male (Fig. 32). Described in Stonis et al. 2016d: 63, fig. 180. Forewing length about 2.5 mm; wingspan about 5.4 mm.

Female. Unknown.

Male genitalia. Illustrated in Stonis et al. 2016d: figs 182–185.

Bionomics Adults fly in April. The holotype was swept from the vegetation during early afternoon between light snow flurries. Otherwise biology unknown.

Distribution (Figs 1). This species occurs in the high Peruvian Andes (Peru: Puno Departamento) at altitudes about 4700 m.