Elachista maculicerusella explained

Elachista maculicerusella is a moth of the family Elachistidae found in Europe.

The wingspan is 10-. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.[1] The head is whitish. Forewings are ochreous- whitish ; sometimes two or three dark fuscous spots near base ; cloudy dark fuscous fasciae in middle and at 3/4,sometimes obsolete towards costa, anterior including black plical stigma. Hindwings are grey.The larva is pale yellow ; head brown ; 2 with two faint brown spots.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 38.039 BF609 Elachista maculicerusella (Bruand, 1859) . UKmoths . 28 March 2020.
  2. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description