Family: Elachistidae Checklist Number: 38.016
Elachista subalbidella Schlägerr, 1847
Buff Grass-miner
This species, which flies from May to July, lays its eggs on Molinia. The adult, with its distinctive yellowish colouration, has only been found so far on South Uist and Eriskay.
References:
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.