Elachista albifrontella
Checklist Number38.030 [B&F: 0601]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Subfamily: | Elachistinae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | albifrontella |
| Authority: | (Hübner, [1817]) |
Common in grassland, woodland and gardens throughout much of the British Isles, but apparently absent from the extreme north of Scotland, the Orkney and Shetland Isles (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire widespread and fairly common; on the Isle of Wight, recorded only one, at Bembridge in June 1969. Wingspan 8-9 mm. Similar to E. apicipunctella, which see for differences. Larva mines leaves of various grasses.
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
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