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Elachista biatomella
Twin-spot Sedge-miner (Stainton, 1848)
Elachistidae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  18/08/2012 - Winterton North Dunes

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Dusky Sedge-miner
Elachista serricornis
Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight: May - June. (July - Aug)
Foodplant:   Glaucous Sedge and other sedges.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local at scattered locations, mainly on the coast.
Open grassland, and heathland.

As its name suggests, has two characteristic dark spots, the first spot is often within a non shaded patch.
Can be confused with other species, genitalia dissection may be required.

Leaf-mine: Sept - April and June - July.

[MBGBI vol3 p367]

Recorded in 11 (15%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
09/07/2021127TG32Sutton Fen
26/08/2020+27TG42Winterton Dunes
31/07/20205027TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
31/07/2020+27TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
06/08/20151027TG42Winterton Dunes
29/05/2014 to 13/06/2014427TG42Winterton Dunes
16/05/2014 to 26/05/2014427TG42Winterton Dunes
29/04/2014 to 06/05/2014127TG42Winterton Dunes
18/08/2012227TG42Winterton Dunes
10/08/2009127TG41Winterton
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