Elachistidae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  MV light, Worcestershire. 3.8.2011 Male, Gen Det PC

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Elachista humilis
Dusky Grass-miner

Zeller, 1850606 / 38.036
=Obscure Dwarf
=Elachista occultella

Norfolk status
Local.
Wide range of habitats in sheltered locations.
Only recorded from a couple of sites in Norfolk, including Foxley Wood and Mundford.

Similar to several other Elachista species, identification by dissection of the genitalia required.

Recorded at Foxley Wood in 2012 and 2016.

[MBGBI vol3 p378]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Foxley Wood, Norfolk, Det J Clifton, Slide 1732
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
14/06/2023227TG31Bure Marshes NNR
01/06/2019128TL79Mundford
31/05/2019128TL79Mundford
12/06/2017128TL79Mundford
10/06/2016127TG02Foxley Wood
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Wingspan: 9-10mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Tufted Hair-grass other grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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