15. Stigmella altiplanica Diškus & Stonis, 2016

(Figs 1, 34, 37)

Stigmella altiplanica Diškus & Stonis, in Stonis et al. 2016d: 39, figs 98–102.

Material examined. 1 ♂ (holotype), PERU, Dept. Ancash, 35 km SE Huaraz, Cerro Cahuish, 9°40'50"S, 77°13'32"W, 4100 m, Quabrada Pucavado, 15–18.ii.1987, O. Karsholt, genitalia slide no. AD 647♂ (ZMUC) .

Diagnosis. The combination of set of four large cornuti with a cluster of small spine-like cornuti, squareshaped uncus, and speckled, 4.5 mm long forewing distinguishes S. altiplanica from all other Stigmella species.

Male (Fig. 34). Described in Stonis et al. 2016d: 39, figs 98, 99. Forewing length 4.5 mm; wingspan about 9.5–9.6 mm.

Female. Unknown.

Male genitalia. Illustrated in Stonis et al. 2016d: figs 100–102.

Bionomics. Adults fly in February. Otherwise biology unknown.

Distribution (Fig. 1). This species occurs high in the Peruvian Andes (Peru: Ancash Departamento) at altitudes about 4100 m.