Elachistidae

0607 (ABH38.037) Elachista canapennella, (Hübner, [1813])

KR01883

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This is a relatively plain greyish brown male with indistinct darker mottling. The female is much smaller with more distinct markings.

The larvae produce flat whitish mines.


Wingspan: 8-10 mm
Foodplant(s): grasses
Flying: Two generations, April-June and July-September

Regional Information

Recorded in 26 (9.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 April to 28 September

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