Elachista collitella

Checklist Number
38.006 [B&F: 0612]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Elachistidae
Subfamily:Elachistinae
Genus:Elachista
Species:collitella
Authority:(Duponchel, [1843])

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on dry grassland along the south coast of England and Wales. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 7-9 mm. Larva mines leaves of Sheep's-fescue.