| 0603 ~ Elachista subnigrella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but patchy throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county, Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 7-8mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Dry open grassland. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on the leaf blade. Larva forms flat, narrow, gallery mine. Pupates without a cocoon near the leaf base or on a neighbouring plant. |
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