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Guides

• Elachista subalbidella

  buff grass-miner

  Elachista subalbidella is a small moth in the family Elachistidae with a wingspan of 10–13 mm. It is characterized by ochreous-yellow forewings and dark grey hindwings. The species is widely distributed across Europe and North America, where its larvae mine the leaves of various grasses and sedges. Adults are active in June. The common name "buff grass-miner" refers to both its coloration and larval feeding habit.

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• Hypotrix ocularis

  Hypotrix ocularis is a small noctuid moth described in 2010, distinguished by its distinctive eye-like wing marking. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and central Mexico. Adults are active in June.

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• Lampronia aenescens

  Lampronia aenescens is a small moth in the family Prodoxidae, first described by Walsingham in 1888. It is known from western North America, where adults are active in June. The species has a wingspan of 10.5–13.5 mm. Larvae feed on Rosa woodsii.

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