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Elachista subalbidella
Schläger, 1847621 / 38.016

Rare resident.

Molinea caerulea with larva mining a leaf from August to October, hibernating through the winter in the mine and pupating in April.

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Purple moor-grass, possibly other grasses.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Elachista gangabella | Elachista adscitella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
15/06/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO63
15/06/20132VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
15/06/20132VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
14/06/201315VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
29/05/20132VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
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