Seq # 270210335

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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Species can only be identified by genital research.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Genitalia


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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