Seq # 270210360

Elachista pollutella Duponchel, 1843 Species

Last modified: June 16, 2023, 1:46 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

Native


Distribution


Imago

A large species of Elachista, wingspan 10–14 mm. It is characterized by white wings with ochreous or brownish irroration which are often arranged as lines along veins.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Mine

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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 calcereous habitats.

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