The immature stages of <i>Elachista zonulae</i> (Sruoga, 1992) (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae)

Authors

• Tomasz Baran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.84484

Abstract

The morphology of larva and pupa, as well as larval mines of Elachista zonulae (Sruoga, 1992) are described and illustrated for the first time. Carex firma Host is reported as a new host plant ofthe species; previously only Carex sempervirens Vill. was known to be host plant of E. zonulae. Some information on life history of this elachistid moth is also provided. The mature larva is 4.5—5.5 mm long. Pupation takes place usually at base of leaf blade of the food plant. The species is univoltine and hibernates as young larva.