Elachista occidentalis Frey, 1862 Species
Last modified: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
A new species in Belgium in 2019 in LX.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Elachistinae > Genus: Elachista > Species: Elachista occidentalis
- Vernacular names
- Vingerzeggegrasmineermot (NL)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Species can only be identified by genital research.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Adults are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing during June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Carex digitata and Carex ericetorum
- Host plant (genera):
- Carex
The larve feed on Carex digitata and C. ericetorum.
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Habitat
Xerotherm habitats.
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