Elachistidae
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Elachista humilis

Zeller, 1850606 / 38.036
=Elachista occultella

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.

Local, but potentially more widespread than the map shows.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 9 (22%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2003.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/08/2023120TL31 - Hertford
03/10/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
07/07/2022120TL32 - Buntingford
10/05/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
09/09/2021120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Wingspan: 9-10mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Tufted Hair-grass other grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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