Elachista trapeziella
Checklist Number38.040 [B&F: 0624]
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: | trapeziella |
| Authority: | Stainton, 1849 |
Nationally scarce (Na) in deciduous woodland, ravines and gorges in three discrete regions: southern England, southern Ireland and northern England/southern Scotland. In Hampshire the only known locality is at Sandy Balls, near Godshill, where it was discovered in 1991. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 8-10 mm. The conspicuous white spot in the fold between the median markings and the base of the forewing separates this species from all similarly patterned ones. Larva mines leaves of Hairy Wood-rush and Great Wood-rush.
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill (SU11) | 1991 | - | D H, M J & P H Sterling | - |
| Godshill (SU11) | 29/04/1991 | 10 | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Larval |
| Godshill (SU11) | 18/04/1992 | five | J R Langmaid, D H, M J Sterling | Larval |
| Godshill (SU11) | 20/04/1994 | - | J R Langmaid, R J B Hoare | Larval |