4.034 BF77 - Nepticulidae - Nepticulinae - Stigmella tityrella - Small Beech Dot
Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required - Leaf-miner: CAT R - Moth will need to be reared and possibly dissected - - click for Verification Guidelines
- Generally Common / Widespread - Leaf Miner
Other Name/s: Small Beech Pigmy
ID Difficulty: - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
ID pointers: This species feeds on beech (Fagus sylvatica), creating an S-shaped mine, usually within the confines of two veins. The adults are rarely seen and this is another of the very similar Nepticulidae group. Best identified by the way the larva feed, leaving a diagnostic feeding pattern in the leaves.
Distribution: National Status – A widespread and fairly common species throughout the British Isles. Well spread in Derbyshire.
Flight Period: April / May / June / July / August / - Adult – June and July & August – October
Mine Period: June / July / August / September / October / - Leaf Mine – June and July & August – October
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Dave Evans © All Rights Reserved
Food Plant: Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
IMAGES BELOW: Dave Evans – September 2024 – Wyver Lane, Belper.
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