Elachistidae

38.034 Obscure Grass-miner Elachista orstadii Palm, 1943

pRDB3

Similar species:

Forewing: 3.5 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Dry, basic, inland and coastal grassland.

Habits: The moth has been recorded in several parts of Scotland and recently in Gloucestershire.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded. The larva probably mines a grass leaf.