Elachista regificella
Checklist Number38.019 [B&F: 0593]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Subfamily: | Elachistinae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | regificella |
| Authority: | Sircom, 1849 |
Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland in parts of the British Isles, mostly in the south (MBGBI Vol 3). First recorded in our area in 2023, when two mines were found on Luzula sylvatica at Sandy Balls, New Forest (Jack Oughton). Wingspan 8-9 mm. A fairly distinctive, well-marked, black and white elachistid. Larva mines leaves of Great Wood-rush.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Balls, NF (SU11) | 26/03/2023 | two | Jack Oughton | Mine |