Irish moths

Elachista rufocinerea

Family: Elachistidae

608     *     Elachista rufocinerea



Wingspan: 10-11mm

Flight time: April-June
Habitat: Grassy areas, heathland and bogs

Larvae mine the leaves of various grasses



Elachista rufocinerea

Elachista rufocinerea
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. April 2011

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