Elachistidae

0611 (ABH38.005) Elachista triatomea, (Haworth, 1828)

KR02031

East Chevington
East Chevington
 Photo © Ian Fisher
East Chevington
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

The dark specks on the pale forewing are diagnostic.


Wingspan: 8-9 mm
Foodplant(s): fescues (Festuca spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July

Habitat

Open grassland and meadows, hillsides and coastal cliffs.

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 May to 29 July

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 Photo © David Griffiths