Elachista illectella

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 643 | P3 #: 421467 | MPG #: 1129
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Agrostis (Bentgrass), Bromus (Brome), Elymus repens* (Creeping Wild Rye), Oryzopsis (Ricegrass), Phleum (Tomothy), Poa (Meadow Grass), Triticum (Wheat)
Phenology: Adult: 5/13 to 9/16 (14 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1881
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 16