Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required - 
Larval Case: C2 - Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required - 
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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. ID pointers: A long winding, contorted mine, often doubling back, with variable frass, which quite often follows the serrated edge of the leaf of Sorbus sp.
Distribution: (Last record: 30/10/2024 at Belper ) - National Status – Widespread but localised distribution. Derbyshire status unknown, but suspected to be common where the food plant (Rowan- Sorbus aucuparia)
Last Recorded Date: 30/10/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Dave Evans – September 2024 & September 2022 – Wyver Lane, Belper.
Stigmella nylandriella on Rowan - 30th October 2024 - Wyver Lane - Dave Evans
