Elachista obliquella (=megerlella), Stainton, 1854

General Information
The larvae create a narrow brownish mine, later moving to a broader mine in another leaf.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 8-10mm
Foodplant(s): False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Upright Brome (Bromopsis erecta), grasses
Flying: Two generations, April-July and August

Habitat

Woodland rides and borders.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 1995

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 June to 01 September

Similar Species

Elachista gangabella

Bred from Dechampsia cespitosa. Northumberland 13-07-16

Elachista bisulcella (=zonariella)

0617 (ABH38.012) Elachista obliquella (=megerlella), Stainton, 1854

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