Elachistidae

38.002 Dover Perittia Perittia farinella (Thunberg, 1794)

Doubtfully British

Similar species: Elachista argentella

Forewing: 5.5 to 6.5mm

Habitats:

Habits: The only British record was in Kent on 27th May 1897.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain. It probably feeds on plants in the family Boraginaceae.