Elachistidae
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Elachista atricomella

Stainton, 1849597 / 38.025

General comments:
The larvae of the Elachistidae are miners, those of genera Elachista, Biselchista and Cosmiotes, in the blades of grasses, rushes, wood rushes and sedges. Whilst some adults are distinctive, most are not, especially if worn, and genitalia dissection may be necessitated. As a whole the family is rather hopelessly under-recorded and only the basic minimum of comment is made here. Texts will be amended as time and discoveries progress.

Fairly widespread and not uncommon.

Recorded in 19 (46%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/06/2023420TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
07/07/2022121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
17/06/2022120TL13 - Hitchin (N)
16/06/2022120TL34 - Royston (S)
10/06/2022120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Wingspan: 11-13mm.
Flight: May - September.
Foodplant:   Cock's-foot
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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