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Elachista scirpi

(Stainton, 1887) 627 / 38.043
=Biselachista scirpi
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Yorkshire Status: Rare and very local resident.

Formerly Biselachista scirpi.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: VC61. Spurn, one in July 1952, one in July 1953 (Michaelis, 1954).

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1952.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

< Elachista serricornis  |  Elachista eleochariella >
Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Sea Club-rush, Saltmarsh rush, Round-fruited rush.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/07/2022161TA02 - Hessle
12/07/2022261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
08/07/2020161TA02 - Hessle
23/07/2018161TA02 - Hessle
14/08/2016161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
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