Elachista rufocinerea explained

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

The wingspan is 10–.[1] The head is whitish. Forewings white, in male densely irrorated with brown, in female more. thinly with ochreous. Hindwings in male dark grey, in female grey.[2]

The moth flies from April to May depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various grasses, primarily, false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and creeping soft grass (Holcus mollis). Larvae can be found in early spring.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 38.038 BF608 Elachista rufocinerea (Haworth, 1828) . UKmoths . 27 March 2020.
  2. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description
  3. Web site: Ellis . W N . Elachista rufocinerea (Haworth, 1828) red-brindled dwarf . Plant Parasites of Europe . 27 March 2020.