Norfolk status Rare. Nationally scarce (Nb) on grassland in parts of south-eastern England.
New for Norfolk in 2016, recorded at Castle Acre (10/06/16, B. Heckford, S. Beavan) One of two members of the former Cosmiotes genus now recorded in Norfolk.
Elachista stabilella: frons and head white contrasting with the thorax. Elachista. freyerella: frons and head grey, appearing concolorous with the thorax.
Forewing dark with distinct white fasciae, however specimens can show less contrasting markings and are almost inseparable from other Elachista. . Examination of the genitalia may be required.
Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.
Recorded in 2 (3%) of 69 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2016. Last Recorded in 2016. Additional Stats
Hawk moths
