Lep:Elachistidae
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38.043 Elachista scirpi Stainton, 1887
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habitat

 

Food Plant: Bolboschoenus maritimus (Sea Club-rush) , Juncus gerardii (rush), J.compressus (rush)

Egg: laid on a leaf

Mine: April-June

Notes: Makes a short broad greenish-white mine in the upper part of the leaf. The frass is deposited in the middle of the mine as a dark mass. Pupation occurs on the midrib of the host plant in a slight web. Habitat were a number of mines were found on Juncus gerardii after a long search.

Data: 20.v.2022, Pembrokeshire, VC45

Image:© Will Langdon

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