C. clypeiferella Hofm. Res., 1977. Chenopodium album. V. loc. and r.
VC 18.71 Hatfield Peverel, larvae 2 Oct. 1977 (AME)
ELACHISTIDAE
Small moths which fly mainly at dawn and dusk and are therefore seldom
observed. Most have grey or fuscous forewings with a pale fascia and/or spots,
but some are white with or without a darker pattern. Their obscure markings
render some species difficult to determine. Except for the first two species, the
larvae mine Gramineae, Cyperaceae or Juncaceae; some of them are to be
found feeding as early as February or March. Only 29 of the 44 British species
have been noted in Essex and in general the family is poorly recorded, the
greatest number being found on the north-western chalk.
Perittia obscurepunctella (Staint.) Res., 1849-1976. Lonicera. Loc. c. in open woodland.
VC 18. 48 *Wanstead (Stainton, 1850b); 49 Fairmead Bottom (Machin, 1878b); 40 Epping; 69
Brentwood (VCH). VC 19.53 Quendon; Rowney Wood, c. (AME).
Stephensia brunnichella (Linn.) Res., 1964-1979. Clinopodium. Loc. c. on chalk.
VC 19. 43 Littlebury (AME); 53 Saffron Walden (PJJ); Wimbish; *Rowney Wood; 63 Great
Sampford (AME).
Elachista regificella Sirc. NRR., (1903). Luzula pilosa. Recent searching of the foodplant in several
localities has been unsuccessful.
VC 19.02 Colchester (VCH).
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