15.064 BF342 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter coryli

15.064 BF342 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter coryli - Nut-leaf Blister Moth

Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required -

Leaf-miner: CAT A - Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Leaf Miner

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gracillariidae

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

Flight Period: May / August / - FLIGHT PERIOD – May & 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)

Wingspan: 7-9mm

Food Plant: Corylus (Hazel)

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Leaf Mine – Tony Davison © September 9th 2024 – Staunton Harold Reservoir, Derbyshire / Dave Evans © October 20th 2019 – Wyver Lane, Belper.

Phyllonorycter coryli – Tony Davison

Phyllonorycter coryli – Nut-leaf Blister Moth

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