| 38.016 ~ 0621 ~ Elachista subalbidella ~ Buff Dwarf | ||
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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. |
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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MMG, 2nd June 2018, Cors Dyfi |
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