Elachistidae
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Elachista subnigrella

Douglas, 1853603 / 38.033

Rare resident on oolitic limestone grassland in the extreme south of Worcestershire and also the Manifold Valley, Staffordshire. Most recent record 1992.

Bromus erectus with larva mining leaves April/May and July in a narrow greenish mine, later turning purple.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 7 (5%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2012.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 7-8mm.
Flight: May / Juneand August
Foodplant:   Upright Brome, Downy Oat-grass, Wild-oat, Cock's-foot etc.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/06/20121VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
29/05/1992+VC37 - WorcestershireSP13
06/05/1989+VC37 - WorcestershireSO93
01/01/1924 to 31/12/1950+VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
1908+VC36 - HerefordshireSO63
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