Elachistidae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva, Avon Meadows Wetland, Pershore, Worcestershire. May 14th 2016.

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Elachista poae

Stainton, 1855596 / 38.024

Uncommon local resident by rivers, canals and in marshes.

Glyceria maxima with larva mining leaves in April/May and July, making pale green mines which later turn reddish-brown. Pupates on an unmined leaf under a flimsy silk spinning.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 16 (11%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1950.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-12mm
Flight: Two generations,May / June and August
Foodplant:   Reed Sweet-grass
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ22 -
17/04/2021+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87 -
04/06/20191VC40 - ShropshireSO79
14/04/2017+VC40 - ShropshireSJ33 -
10/07/20161VC40 - ShropshireSJ32 -
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