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 - reared and possibly dissected       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        purple - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Gracillariidae Other Name/s: Pale Oak Midget ID Difficulty:  Red - 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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