15.063 BF341 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter maestingella - Beech Leaf-miner
Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required - - click for Verification Guidelines
- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy: Micro >> Gracillariidae
Other Name/s: Beech Midget
ID Difficulty: - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
ID pointers: This tiny moth has an intricate pattern of orange-brown, white and black markings.Several black and white V-shaped cross-lines. A “Tufted” head.
Distribution: Common across most of the British Isles. Derbyshire status, unknown but most probably common where the food plant exists.
Flight Period: May / June / August / - On the wing during May – June & August
Mine Period: July / September / October / - Recognisable as a silvery blotch on the upper-side of the leaf, usually over veins. Later, the mines contract which causes the leaf to fold upwards. Numerous mines can be located on each leaf. Found on Corylus (Hazel)
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Dave Evans © All Rights Reserved
Last Recorded Year: Not Recorded
Last Recorded Date: 20/10/2019
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Wyver Lane, Belper
IMAGES BELOW: Leaf Mine – Dave Evans © – September 2024 & October 20th 2019 – Wyver Lane, Belper.
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