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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: P. joannisi, < Phyllonorycter trifasciella, Phyllonorycter geniculella, >
ID pointers: A Leaf-miner – One of three Acer feeding phyllonorycters. An attractively marked small white micro, with brown strigulae, bordered with black and forming three distinct angular fascia.
Usually a small mine found in the lobe of the leaf causing the lobe to fold inwards. Found on Acer campestre (Field Maple)
Distribution: (Last record: 21/09/2024 at Alvaston Park ) - A common species across much of England where the food plant, Acer campestre (Field Maple) is natively established. Status in Derbyshire uncertain/unknown, but most probably common.
Last Recorded Date: 21/09/2024
Last Recorded By: Neil Gregory (iRecord)
Last Recorded General Area: Alvaston Park
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IMAGES BELOW: Leaf Mine – Dave Evans © November 2nd 2019 – Carsington
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