Elachista poae
Checklist Number38.024 [B&F: 0596]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Subfamily: | Elachistinae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | poae |
| Authority: | Stainton, 1855 |
Nationally scarce (Nb) by ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire recorded only from a few sites in the west of the county, and in recent years only from Chandlers Ford, West Park and Mortimer. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 9-12 mm. The sharply angulate median fascia edged with dark ground colour distally characterises this species (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Reed Sweet-grass.
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)
VC8 Wiltshire (Hants county)
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park (SU11) | 04/06/2002 | one | David G Green | Adult |
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater (SZ38) | 1900 | - | K G Blair | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst, NF (SU31) | 03/06/1985 | one | J R Langmaid, E C Pelham-Clinton | Adult |
| Chandlers Ford (SU42) | 14/07/2001 | one | Brian Elliott | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 12/04/1982 | - | J R Langmaid, D H, P H, M J Sterling | Larval |
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 04/05/1992 | - | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Larval |
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 04/05/2010 | one | J R Langmaid, B Elliott | Mine |
VC22 West Berkshire (Hants county)
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer West End (SU66) | 02/06/2003 | one | Graham Dennis | Adult |