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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data 
- Leaf Miner
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: < Phyllonorycter ulmifoliella Phyllonorycter tristrigella >
ID pointers: Very few records since 1988. The forewing is bright orange-brown with three white zig-zag white cross-bands, bordered black. A black spot centrally towards the apex. The moth has a distinctive posture when at rest.
Distribution: (Last record: 15/05/2011 at Buxton ) - Although found widespread throughout Britain, it tends to be found locally and even then is seldom common. Local to Honeysuckle. Status uncertain/unknown due to lack of data.
*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Date: 15/05/2011
Last Recorded Year: 2011
Last Recorded By - Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area - Buxton
IMAGES BELOW: Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge ©
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