Elachista unifasciella
Checklist Number38.014 [B&F: 0619]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Subfamily: | Elachistinae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | unifasciella |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1828) |
Rare (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on grassland in southern England, north to Worcestershire. In Hampshire known only from Leckford, where many were bred from larvae in Dactylis golmerata in March 1986 but not re-found (or more likely searched for) since, not helped by the absence of details for the precise location. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Formerly lumped with E. obliquella and very similar to several other Elachista species with worn females of E. bisulcella in particular frequently misidentified as this species. Larva mines leaves of Cock's-foot and False-brome.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 14/04/1985 | three | J R Langmaid, E C Pelham-Clinton, D H Sterling | Larval |
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 30/03/1986 | - | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Larval |