Elachista scirpi is a moth of the family Elachistidae found in Europe.
Description
The wingspan is 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in).
The head is grey-whitish. Forewings are as in E. rhynchosporella, but fuscous markings more undefined,apex of fascia not distinctly produced, a distinct minute black apical dot. Hindwings are rather dark grey.The larva is pale greenish -yellow dorsal line indistinct ; head pale yellow grey.[1]
^Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description