| 38.026 ~ 0598 ~ Elachista kilmunella ~ Moorland Dwarf | ||
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UK Status Resident. A widespread and fairly common species found in Wales, the north of England and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2013 on the Berwyns in the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F 9-11mm. Confusion species Many species of Elachista are extremely similar, great care should be given when separating these species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Boggy areas, acid heathland and grassland. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva mines the leaf. The pupa is yellowish brown. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by ANG, 20th July 2013, Berwyns |
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