38.039 BF609 – Elachistidae – Elachista maculicerusella
Elachistidae – Elachista maculicerusella – Triple-spot Dwarf
STATUS – Relatively common across England so assume same in Derbyshire. Damp grassland, rivers, canal banks and wet woodland.
ID POINTERS – A small pale whitish-cream moth with an indistinct brownish cross-band and several darkish blotches. Slightly upturned appearance in the wing when at rest.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in May & July
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
