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Elachista consortella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Comer Wood, Shropshire, 8th September 2023, (S. Wright).

Elachista consortella Elachista consortella

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Elachista consortella

Stainton, 1851632 / 38.048

Rare resident.

Poa annua with larva mining leaves from February to April and again in August.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2011.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8mm
Flight: Two or possibly three generations, March - September
Foodplant:   Annual Meadow-grass
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
22/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
09/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
08/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
07/09/2023 to 09/09/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
02/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO65
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