Seq # 270210185

Elachista consortella Stainton, 1851 Species

Last modified: Jan. 15, 2024, 3:15 p.m.


A very rare species in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista consortella
Vernacular names
Kustgrasmineermot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2019. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2018 — Phegea 47(2): 53–63. On page 55. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Bionomics

The larva feeds in the food plant, mining inside the grass blades.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from June till late September.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Cynodon dactylon

The larva feeds on Poa annua.

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