Elachista albicapitella is a moth of the Elachistidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Nova Scotia. The wingspan is 8-9 mm. The forewing are silvery white from the base of the costa across to the dorsum. There is a curved silvery white fascia just beyond one-third of the wing length, as well as a silvery spot just beyond two-thirds. The hindwings are dark brownish fuscous. Adults are have been recorded on wing in February and from May to July.