Elachista eskoi
Checklist Number38.027 [B&F: 0598a]
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: | eskoi |
| Authority: | Kyrki & Karvonen, 1985 |
Local on acid heathland, bogs and damp grassland in upland areas of Britain, as far south as Herefordshire (MBGBI Vol 3). Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Larva mines leaves of various sedges.
