15.086 BF364 - Gracillariidae - Lithocolletinae - Phyllonorycter geniculella

15.086 BF364 - Gracillariidae - Phyllonorycter geniculella - Sycamore Leaf-miner - (Ragonot, 1874)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Gracillariidae

Other Name/s: Sycamore Midget

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: P. acerifoliella, P. joannisi

ID pointers: A very attractive but tiny micro moth. A white base colour with rufous and black edged chevrons almost merging into each other.

Distribution: (Last record: 30/07/2024 at Belper ) - A common species across much of England where the food plant, Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) is established. Status in Derbyshire uncertain/unknown due to insufficient data, but most probably common and spreading. Maybe under-recorded.

Flight Period: May / August / - On the wing during May & August.

Mine Period: July / October / - July – more commonly in October. The mine is rounded, between veins, with several small creases. The leaf may fold downwards if mine is at the margin.

*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 8mm

Food Plant: Sycamore – Acer pseudoplatanus

Last Recorded Date: 30/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area: Belper

No First Date Information Recorded