Species: Red-brindled Dwarf (Elachista rufocinerea)
Family: Grass-miner Moths (ELACHISTIDAE)
Category: Butterflies & Moths
Location: Widespread
A. Butterflies & Moths
B. Grass-miner Moths (ELACHISTIDAE)
Grass-miner moths have luxuriantly-feathered hindwings. They are found worldwide, although not in very cold regions. There may be as many as 3,000 little moths in this family.
C. Red-brindled Dwarf (Elachista rufocinerea)
This pale white-grey grass moth has red, buff or grey speckles and is about 3mm long. It can be found throughout the British Isles, and is classed as common. It feeds on a range of grasses.
In April 2022, small clouds of them gathered at ankle height in late afternoon sun.
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Red-brindled Dwarf
This pale white-grey grass moth has red, buff or grey speckles and is about 3mm long.
