Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required - 
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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce 
- Leaf Miner
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Caloptilia elongella (Alder Stilt) Caloptilia rufipennella (Rufous Stilt)
ID pointers: Another plain orange-brown Caloptilia and easily confused with C. elongella, with variable darker markings of orange or brown on the forewing.
Distribution: (Last record: 05/03/2025 at Breaston ) - Generally uncommon with only a few records – maybe under recorded and should perhaps be more reported due to amount of Birch in the recording area.
*** Last updated on 5 March 2025 by TD ***
Last Recorded Date: 05/03/2025
Last Recorded By: Steve Thorpe
Last Recorded General Area: Breaston
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