38.013 BF618  -  Elachistidae - Elachista cingillella - Millet Grass-miner - (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855) Adult Micro:  CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required - Gen-Det-Reqd       Leaf-miner:  CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required - reared and possibly dissected       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        purple - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Elachistidae
** Photograph required / Identification write up required **
Other Name/s: White-tipped Dwarf ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Distribution:  A dubious record – A record from prior to 1858 needs further discussion – (Harrison & Sterling)
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  Two generations Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 6 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 8-9mm
Food Plant: Wood Millet
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