15.081 BF359  -  Gracillariidae -  Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter nicellii - Hawthorn Leaf-miner - (Stainton, 1851) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       Leaf-miner:  CAT A - Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        purple - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Gracillariidae Other Name/s: Red Hazel Midget ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  P.klemannella , P.froelichiella
ID pointers: An attractively marked little moth – Reddish chestnut forewing with three black zig-zag cross-bands, bordered white or creamish-white – a pinkish coloured head and an obvious black tornal spot
Distribution:  A common species that is widely found across the British Isles. The status in Derbyshire is uncertain due to insufficient available data. 9 records between 2008 – 2023 all refer to Leaf Mines
Flight Period: May /  August /  -  two generations May & August Mine Period: September /  October /   - The larvae mine the leaves of Hazel in a small rectangular mine on the underside of the leaf between the leaf veins. Strongly arched Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Martin C. Harvey  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 7-8mm
Food Plant: Hazel
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