| 0597 ~ Elachista atricomella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and often common throughout much of the British isles. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 at Llanfyllin in the north of the county. Subsequently found at Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 11-13mm. Confusion species Many species of Elachista are extremely similar, great care should be given when separating these species. It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
Flight
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(Univoltine.)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Cock's-foot. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid near tip of developing leaf. Larva mines a long white gallery filled centrally with frass, it later rolls the leaf and feeds within. Pupates in concealed areas of stem bases. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 10th June 2010, Llanfyllin A rather worn Male, confrmed by gen det. |
 Photo by PRW, 26th Apr 2011, Commins Coch |
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