Elachista orstadii

Checklist Number
38.034 [B&F: 0604]

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:orstadii
Authority:Palm, 1943

Rare (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on dry grassland in parts of Scotland. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 7-9 mm. In fresh specimens the uniform coloration of the forewing of the male usually separates it from the males of E. canapennella (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of various grasses.