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Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759)

A rather common species throughout Belgium.

The larva makes a conspicuous, whitish blotch mine in several species of Poaceae.

The adults fly from mid May till the end of July. They are active from the evening onwards and come to light.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Kontich, 17 May 2004.
(Photo © Gaston Sallaets)

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