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Elachista biatomella
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Elachista biatomella Elachista biatomella

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Elachista biatomella
(Stainton, 1848)595 / 38.023

Uncommon resident restricted to the north west of our region.

Larva .feeds Carex spp. epecially Carex flacca, in a gallery, initially feeding upwards towards the tip and later down towards the base. Pupates in the angle of a lower leaf.

Recorded in 4 (3%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 1931.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight: May - June. (July - Aug)
Foodplant:   Glaucous Sedge and other sedges.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
August 19311VC40 - ShropshireSJ22
1908+VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
1892+VC36 - HerefordshireSO64
1887+VC36 - HerefordshireSO64
01/01/1883 to 31/12/1920+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ92
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