Elachista luticomella
Checklist Number38.029 [B&F: 0600]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Subfamily: | Elachistinae |
| Genus: | Elachista |
| Species: | luticomella |
| Authority: | Zeller, 1839 |
Local on woodland edges and rides, roadside verges and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles, except for the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. In Hampshire there are widespread, scattered records and rare in recent years; however 2023 saw a welcome report from Noar Hill. On the Isle of Wight, recorded only once, at Luccombe Farm in July 1999. Wingspan 10-11 mm. The yellowish head-colour is usually diagnostic but in faded specimens the ochreous tinge to the white wing markings will help (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Cock's-foot and False-brome.
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) | 15/07/2002 | one | David G Green | Adult |
| West Park (SU11) | 10/07/2003 | one | David G Green | Adult |
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luccombe (SZ57) | 07/07/1999 | one | D T Biggs, J M Cheverton | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teg Down, Winchester (SU42) | 26/04/1986 | - | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Larval |
| West Meon (SU62) | 25/04/1987 | - | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Larval |
| Havant Thicket (SU71) | 03/04/1988 | - | J R Langmaid, P H Sterling | Mine |
| Botley Wood (SU50) | 26/04/1991 | - | John R Langmaid | Larval |
| Crab Wood, Sparsholt (SU42) | 17/03/1992 | - | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Mine |
| Waterlooville (SU61) | 1999 | - | Richard J Moore | Adult |
| Roydon Woods HIWWT NR, NF (SU30) | 16/06/1999 | - | Phil Budd | Adult |
| Awbridge (SU32) | 05/06/2010 | one | David G Green | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgaston Wood (SU65) | 11/06/1999 | - | David G Green | Adult |
| Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne (SU73) | 09/06/2023 | one | Tony Davis, Fi Haynes | Adult |