Seq # 270210404

Elachista stabilella (Stainton, 1851) Species

Last modified: July 15, 2022, 10:28 a.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

Native


Distribution


Imago

The wingspan is 7-8 mm.

Museum specimens

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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 feed on different species of grasses.

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