UK Status
Resident. A widely distributed species across much of the UK.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2018 at Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve in
the far west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 10-13mm.
Confusion species
Many species of Elachista are extremely similar, great care should be
given when separating these species.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Moors and heaths.
Foodplant
Mainly purple moor grass, but other species of grasses are use as well.
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on grass tip. Larva mines the grass blade in a
downwards direction. Pupates: undescribed. |
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