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| Stainton, 1854 | 599 / 38.028 |
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Norfolk status
Nationally scarce (Nb) in marshes, water-meadows and other damp areas throughout most of the British Isles.
Variable species with dark head and more incomplete inner fascia that should separate it from E. atricomella and E. kilmunella. Female seldom seen.
Gen. Det. rerquired to confirm any specimens.
Leaf-mine: Long slender downward gallery mine from the leaf tip, up to 60cm long.
[MBGBI vol3 p372]  | Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required | |
Recorded in 12 (17%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1920.
Last Recorded in 2019.
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Elachista alpinella (m), Bayfield, Norfolk 04-09-12, Slide 1477 - J Clifton |
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Show Details | 1990 to 2018 | 2000 to 2018 |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2019
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Hawk moths
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