Elachista stabilella (Stainton, 1851) Species
Last modified: Dec. 2, 2024, 5:27 p.m.
A new species for Belgium in 2020 in OV.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista stabilella
- Vernacular names
- Schorrengrasmineermot (NL)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The wingspan is 7-8 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The first generation flies from late May to mid-June while the second generation is observed from late July to early August. Sometimes a third generation occurs in October.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Festuca arundinacea
- Host plant (genera):
- Agrostis, Festuca, Deschampsia, Milium and Avena
- Substrates:
- Grasses
The polyphagous larva feeds on different species of grasses.
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