Elachistidae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Wyre Forest, Worcestershire. June 4th 2014.

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Elachista atricomella
Stainton, 1849597 / 38.025

Fairly common resident with most records from light traps.

Dactylis glomerata with larva mining leaves from September to May; in the spring making a long thin mine leading down into the stems and leaf-sheaths.

Recorded in 49 (35%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 11-13mm.
Flight: May - September.
Foodplant:   Cock's-foot
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/20222VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
22/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
19/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
13/07/20222VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
12/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
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