Elachista unifasciella (Haworth, 1828) Species
Last modified: April 3, 2024, 7:13 p.m.
A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista unifasciella
- Vernacular names
- Dwarsbandgrasmineermot (NL), Narrow-barred Dwarf (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 1998. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Studiedocumenten Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen 92: 1–236. On page 57.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan about 10 mm.
Museum specimens
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Caterpillar
The pale yellow caterpillar has a light brownish head.
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Bionomics
The larvae appear from autumn till well in May.
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Flight periods
Adults are on the wing in June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Dactylis
The larva feeds mainly on Dactylis glomerata or Brachypodium sylvaticum.
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