Phyllonorycter maestingella       Phyllonorycter esperella
15.064 BF342 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter coryli
15.064 BF342  – Nut-leaf Blister Moth  – Phyllonorycter coryli  – (Nicelli, 1851)
Adult Micro:  CAT 4 – Dissection required – Gen-Det-Reqd       Leaf-miner:  CAT A – Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –       Larval Case:  C1 – Distinctive Species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – Leaf-miner
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Gracillariidae  >> Lithocolletinae
Other Name/s: Nut Leaf Blister Moth
ID Difficulty:  Red – difficult to identify – detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: < Phyllonorycter maestingella Phyllonorycter esperella >
ID pointers: The forewings are a golden brown with striking white markings. A “Tufted” head. A beautifully marked and tiny moth
Distribution:  Common across most of the British Isles. Derbyshire status, appears to be well spread where the food plant exists. Most records refer to leaf mines
General Comment: Notes by Christian Heintzen on image dated 27/8/2025 – on Hazel (Corylus avellana) > upper surface silvery blister mine (A, B) > early instar larva (B) with triangular-shaped head (a) and dark-barred segments (b) Flight Period: May /  August –  two generations  – May & August Mine Period:  July /  September /  October
Mine Period Additional: None.
Mine ID Difficulty:  Green Mine Leaf – Easy to identify, generally the leaf mine is distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
Mine Type/s:  Blotch
Mine Feeding Method/s:  Leaf Fold
Mine Comment: 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)  – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Dave Evans, Christian Heintzen  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 12 December 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 7-9mm
 Food Plant: Corylus (Hazel)
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Leaf Mine – Tony Davison © September 9th 2024 – Staunton Harold Reservoir, Derbyshire  /  Dave Evans © October 20th 2019 – Wyver Lane, Belper. / Ladybower Res 27/8/2025 – Christian Heintzen©

Phyllonorycter coryli - Tony Davison
Phyllonorycter coryli – Tony Davison
15.064 BF342 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter coryli
Phyllonorycter coryli – Nut-leaf Blister Moth
Phyllonorycter coryli - 27th Aug 2025 - Ladybower Res -Christian Heintzen
Phyllonorycter coryli – 27th Aug 2025 – Ladybower Res -Christian Heintzen
Phyllonorycter coryli - Tony Davison
15.064 BF342 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter coryli
Phyllonorycter coryli - 27th Aug 2025 - Ladybower Res -Christian Heintzen

 
 

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Phyllonorycter coryli - 27th Aug 2025 - Ladybower Res - Christian Heintzen - on Hazel (Corylus avellana) &gt; upper surface silvery blister mine (A, B) &gt; early instar larva (B) with triangular-shaped head (a) and dark-barred segments (b) Phyllonorycter coryli Phyllonorycter coryli

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2014 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2001 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Phyllonorycter coryli

Found 98 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 56 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 42 from Before 2020
Flying
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Mining
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Phyllonorycter coryli

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Monthly Records By Year: Phyllonorycter coryli
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Phyllonorycter coryli
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Phyllonorycter coryli
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Phyllonorycter coryli
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Phyllonorycter coryli
AGR: 6.23%   |   Total % Change: 326.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Phyllonorycter coryli
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Phyllonorycter coryli

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Phyllonorycter coryli
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Phyllonorycter coryli – 98 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Darwin ForestSK26X04/10/20256mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45786884
Markham Vale North TipSK47L28/09/202516mineRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45676985
Staveley garden SYASK47H27/09/202510mineRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45663984
Bowden Lane, High Peak, England, GBSK08Q19/09/20251AdultMurdoch, Suevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45434293
Buxton SK, UKSK07S02/09/20251AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45034731
Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent ValleySK18Z27/08/20251Leaf-mineHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47521335
Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, England, GBSK07P23/08/20251AdultMurdoch, Suevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49671928
Meersbrook ParkSK38M22/08/20251mineMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44861237
Beeley to RowsleySK26N20/08/20251mineWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44734763
Beeley to RowsleySK26N20/08/20251mineWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44734764
Beeley to RowsleySK26N20/08/20251mine (empty)Watchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47566250
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P13/08/20257mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44440770
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P06/08/20251mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44213588
Toton WashlandsSK43X06/08/20251mineBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44249962
Gleadless Valley LNRSK38R28/07/20251mineMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43962142
Gleadless Valley LNRSK38L29/06/20251mineMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42786784
Cromford CanalSK35G13/06/20253mineEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267893
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P10/06/20257mine (tenantEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42186747
Stanage EdgeSK28G03/06/202520mineWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43426236
Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-FrithSK07P07/11/20241Adultpurplesusieqvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39119074
Burton upon TrentSK32P05/11/20241MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41038912
Pottery WoodSK32G05/11/20241MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41038958
Pottery WoodSK32G05/11/20241MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41038959
Poolsbrook, DerbyshireSK47G01/11/20245AdultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39049986
Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, England, GBSK07P25/10/20241Adultpurplesusieqvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38992285
Derbyshire, UKSK15K20/10/20241LarvaA Emmersonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39273767
WashSK08R17/10/20241Larvapurplesusieqvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38969805
Calke AbbeySK32R16/10/20241mineHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC38901118
Monsal TrailSK17B15/10/20241mineHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC38900838
Monsall HeadSK17V14/10/20241mineHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC38894097
Grinlow Woods (east), BuxtonSK07L03/10/20241mineMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40534616
Darwin ForestSK36C02/10/202440mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38743123
Longdendale, Torside carparkSK09U26/09/202420Leaf-mineHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38689422
River Derwent, DerbySK33S21/09/20241mineNeil Gregoryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38567605
River Derwent, DerbySK33S21/09/20241mineNeil Gregoryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38567621
LongfordSK23I16/09/202420minePeter Hallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38492202
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P12/09/202412mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38431751
MinsterSK26K11/09/20241MineJack Oughtonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39791131
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P04/09/20243mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38312444
Deep Dale, Topley PikeSK17B31/08/20241AdultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38241881
Gleadless Valley LNRSK38L25/08/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38093863
Cromford CanalSK35G18/08/20247mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38116492
Coombs Dale, Stoney MiddletonSK27H21/07/20241AdultJackson Birdvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37756672
Coombs Dale, Stoney MiddletonSK27H21/07/20241LarvaA Emmersonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38857214
Long Wood, Moss ValleySK38Q07/07/20241mineMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43107905
Poppy WoodSK32S22/11/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35107067
Calke ParkSK32R01/10/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105544
Carver's RocksSK32G30/09/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106089
Carver's RocksSK32H21/09/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106113
Moss Valley, DronfieldSK38V10/09/20231Larvafloriangvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38851845
Etherow Country Park, Stockport, England, GBSJ99Q03/09/20231Larvatangshuttfriendvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33946456
Allestree ParkSK34K25/09/20221MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105370
Former Saint-Gobain Pipeworks, Staveley [centroid]SK47C20/10/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33989198
Birch ValeSK08I28/09/20201Leaf-mineHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35067591
Allestree, DerbySK33P17/09/20204minePlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46558625
Buxton SK, UKSK07S30/07/20201LarvaOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38886466
Calver and River DerwentSK27M08/10/201810AdultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC8618488
Grange WoodSK21S13/09/20181MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106443
Beeley to RowsleySK26T27/07/20175LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC5504909
Coombs Dale, CalverSK27H17/07/20171LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC5443531
Burrs Wood, Cordwell ValleySK37C01/11/20152mine (tenantWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32703347
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S17/10/20151MineMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34908042
Thorntree Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V12/10/20152Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV5A
Markeaton Park,DerbySK33I17/10/20141Larval MineDave Budworth;D.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9MR
Coton Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21M21/09/20146Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3S
Coton Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21M21/09/20146Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3V
Coton Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21M21/09/20146AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3W
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32G16/09/20146Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3I
Millennium Meadow NR, DuffieldSK34L09/07/20141Larval MineVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYWW
Robin Wood, TicknallSK32M01/09/20131Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYTW
Carvers Rocks,HartshorneSK32G18/09/20111Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7MT
Millers DaleSK17G03/09/20111Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7LJ
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G24/10/20102Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRD
Avenue Washlands NR, WingerworthSK36Y16/10/20101Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTR9
Derbyshire, UKSK16Z22/09/20101LarvaOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC23065243
Ashford in the WaterSK16Z22/09/20101Larval MineS.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6OS
Ashford in the WaterSK16Z22/09/20101Larval MineS.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6PF
BamfordSK28B21/09/20101Larval MineK. McCabe;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTPP
Ladybower ResrSK18U03/09/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6L1
Hopton Wood NR, CromfordSK25T16/10/20091Larval MineDave Budworth;S.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT0W
CromfordSK25Y16/10/20091Larval MineDave Budworth;S.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP560
LinacreSK37L13/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP552
Coombs Dale,Stoney MiddletonSK27H12/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWZ0
Coombs Dale,Stoney MiddletonSK27H12/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP540
HopeSK18R07/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSZE
Carvers Rocks NR,HartshorneSK32G03/10/200910Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP068
Foremark Resr (sailing club area), TicknallSK32H02/10/20092Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP064
Tissington Trail, AshbourneSK14T01/10/20091Larval MineDave Budworth;S.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWYT
Nether Hall Wood, HartshorneSK32A18/09/20092Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP05I
Calke ParkSK32L25/10/20081MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105484
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R25/10/20081Larval MineVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSOI
Badger Wood, CaldwellSK21T05/10/20082Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZY6
Monsall Trail, BuxtonSK17L14/09/20081Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSNO
Shallcross Wood, Goyt Valley, Whaley BridgeSK07E26/09/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9Y9
Carr Vale NR,BolsoverSK47K13/09/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3N4
Ogston Carr Wood,nr Ogston ResSK35U12/07/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORSH
Clattercotes Wood, nr Ogston ResrSK36K12/07/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP366
Abbotsholme School, RocesterSK13E04/10/20011Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVGS

 
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