Elachistidae
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Elachista atricomella
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Elachista alpinella
Marsh Sedge-miner

Stainton, 1854599 / 38.028
=Marsh Dwarf

Norfolk status
Nationally scarce (Nb) in marshes, water-meadows and other damp areas throughout most of the British Isles.
Variable species with dark head and more incomplete inner fascia that should separate it from E. atricomella and E. kilmunella. Female seldom seen.

Gen. Det. rerquired to confirm any specimens.

Leaf-mine: Long slender downward gallery mine from the leaf tip, up to 60cm long.

[MBGBI vol3 p372]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 15 (20%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1920.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Elachista kilmunella | Elachista luticomella >

Determination
Elachista alpinella (m), Bayfield, Norfolk 04-09-12, Slide 1477 - J Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/09/2024128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
04/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
02/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
31/07/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
09/09/2023127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 9-13mm.
Flight: June - Sept.
Foodplant:   Sedges, Greater Pond-sedge, Lesser Pond-sedge.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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