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Elachista argentella

Checklist Number
38.004 [B&F: 0610]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Elachistidae
Subfamily:Elachistinae
Genus:Elachista
Species:argentella
Authority:(Clerck, 1759)

Common in grassland and saltmarshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, particularly near the coast. Wingspan 11-12 mm. The only plain white species other than Mendesia farinella, from which it can be separated by its smaller size, non-ciliate antenna and reduced venation (MBGBI Vol 3). 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
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)