Elachista pollutella Duponchel, [1844] Species
Last modified: Oct. 15, 2025, 2:18 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista pollutella
- Vernacular names
- Bestoven kweekmineermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1955a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 55: 3–4, 53–54, 82. On page 82.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
A large species of Elachista, wingspan 10–14 mm. It is characterized by white wings with ochreous or brownish irroration, often arranged in lines along the veins.
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Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The adults become active in early evening and later come to light.
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Flight periods
From mid-April till late May.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Elymus hispidus
- Substrates:
- Grasses
The monophagous larva lives on Poaceae like Elymus hispidus
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Habitat
Exposed calcareous habitats.
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