| 38.028 ~ 0599 ~ Elachista alpinella ~ Marsh Dwarf | ||
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UK Status Resident. Fairly common. Found in marshes and wet meadows throughout much of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at Lake Vyrnwy in 2000. Wingspan : M & F, 9-13mm. Confusion species E. atricomella, E. kilmunella and E. humilis |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Damp and wet meadows. Foodplant Sedge sp. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid near tip of leaf. Larva forms long mines along the midrib from the tip. Pupates anchored to a leaf stem without a cocoon. |
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