Elachista kilmunella

Checklist Number
38.026 [B&F: 0598]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Elachistidae
Subfamily:Elachistinae
Genus:Elachista
Species:kilmunella
Authority:Stainton, 1849

Local on acid heathland, bogs and damp grassland in upland areas of Britain, as far south as Herefordshire (MBGBI Vol 3). Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Larva mines leaves of various sedges.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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VC11 South Hampshire

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Clay Hill, Burley, NF (SU20)28/05/2014oneChris LewisAdult