15.036 BF317 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter heegeriella - Pale Oak Leaf-miner - (Zeller, 1846)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT R - Moth will need to be reared and possibly dissected -
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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data
- Leaf Miner
Taxonomy: Micro >> Gracillariidae
Other Name/s: Pale Oak Midget
ID Difficulty:
- difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: P. harrisella, P. roboris P. tenerella
ID pointers: A Leaf-miner – Forewing white, with a narrow dark brownish basal streak, which is distinctive. A black spot in the apex area of the forewing.
Distribution: Uncertain, very few records. Probably locally common in Oak Woodlands.
Flight Period: May / August / - On the wing in May & August in two generations
Mine Period: July / September / October / - Can be found throughout the winter on Oak. The larvae form small blister mines on the underside of oak leaves, usually at a lobe, causing the tip to fold over.
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Will Soar © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 6-7mm
Food Plant: Oak
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