Seq # 270210110

Elachista bifasciella Treitschke, 1833 Species

Last modified: Jan. 16, 2020, 12:16 p.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista bifasciella
Vernacular names
Tweebandgrasmineermot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
Dufrane A. 1942. Microlépidoptères de la faune belge, (1re note). — Bulletin du Musée royal d'Histoire naturelle de Belgique 18(5): 1–12. On page 9.
Status

Native


Distribution


Mine

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Bionomics

The adults fly from noon to dusk, often in small sunny spots. During the day it is often seen resting on the foodplant.

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Flight periods

They fly from late May towards July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Deschampsia cespitosa and Holcus mollis
Substrates:
Grasses

Different species of grasses like Deschampsia caespitosa and Holcus mollis.

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Habitat

Shady, cold, dark coniferous forests.

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