4.034 BF77  -  Nepticulidae -  Nepticulinae - Stigmella tityrella - Small Beech Dot Adult Micro:  CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required - Gen-Det-Reqd       Leaf-miner:  CAT R - Moth will need to be reared and possibly dissected - reared and possibly dissected       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread        purple - Leaf Miner
Other Name/s: Small Beech Pigmy ID Difficulty:  Red - 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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