About Elachista argentella Clerck, 1759
Elachista argentella Clerck, 1759 is a moth species belonging to the family Elachistidae. It is found across almost all of Europe, with the exception of the Balkan Peninsula. This moth has a wingspan that measures 11 to 12 millimetres (0.43 to 0.47 inches). The head of the moth is white. Its forewings are also white, and sometimes have an ochreous tinge. The hindwings are grey in males and grey-whitish in females. The larvae are greenish-grey, with a whitish dorsal line and a pale brown head. Adults fly from May to July, with timing varying based on location. The larvae feed on many different grass species, including Agrostis, Avenula pratensis, Avenula pubescens, Brachypodium pinnatum, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Bromus erectus, Bromus sterilis, Calamagrostis epigejos, Dactylis glomerata, Deschampsia cespitosa, Elymus hispidus, Elymus repens, Festuca ovina, Festuca rubra, Festuca trachyphylla, Festuca valesiaca, Holcus lanatus, Holcus mollis, Koeleria glauca, Koeleria grandis, Koeleria macrantha, Leymus arenarius, Phalaris arundinacea, Phleum and Poa pratensis. The larvae mine the leaves of their host plants to feed.
