Seq # 270210200

Elachista distigmatella Frey, 1859 Species

Last modified: July 29, 2021, 8:07 p.m.


A very rare species in Belgium. The first observation for our country was in WV in 2015.


Details

Classification
Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista distigmatella
Vernacular names
Schapengrasmineermot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 81.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Bionomics

Most likely on sandy soil.

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Flight periods

On the wing in June and July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Festuca ovina

The larvae feed on Festuca ovina.

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