Elachistidae
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Elachista scirpi
Saltern Rush-miner

(Stainton, 1887)627 / 38.043
=Saltern Dwarf
=Biselachista scirpi

Norfolk status
Rare.
Salt-marsh and brackish dykes around the coast.
Flies around foodplant at sunset.

Recorded at Holme Dunes in 2022 (J Symonds et. al.)

Old Victorian record from Hunstanton (Barrett).

Leaf-mine: short, broad green/white mine.

Recent records from coastal sites in Suffolk.

[MBGBI vol3 p401]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/06/2022228TF64Holme
1874+28TF64Hunstanton
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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Sea Club-rush, Saltmarsh rush, Round-fruited rush.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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