Morley’s Final Catalogue: Common on the leaves of various grasses. Flew to Monks Soham light in July 1933, and was beaten from bushes at Eriswell in late June 1914 (Mly). Hemley in 1932 (Whit.).
Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk.
Life Style: A single brooded species flying from May to July and coming to light. The larvae mine a variety of grass leaves. They pupate on the ground.
Identification: The moth has a white head, palps and neck tufts. The wings are dark fuscous with a curved fascia at one third, sometimes less distinct in the dorsal half. There is a white tornal spot and a larger triangular costal spot beyond. It is similar to E. luticomella that has a cream head and to E. apicipunctella that has a spot in the terminal fifth of the wing. If these characters are unclear identification is by genitalia dissection. More Info The larvae are pale with a brownish head and spots as the prothoracic plate. The mine is a blotch evident as being mined downwards.
Recorded in 12 (21%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1914. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
