Leaf-miner: CAT R - Moth will need to be reared and possibly dissected - 
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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data 
- Leaf Miner
- 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: (Last record: 25/11/2024 at Gnat Hole ) - National Status – A widespread and fairly common species throughout the British Isles. Status in Derbyshire not known as insufficent records but likely to be well spread.
*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Date: 25/11/2024
Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area: Gnat Hole
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Dave Evans, September 2024, Wyver Lane, Belper / Christian Heintzen, November 2024, Gnat Hole
Stigmella tityrella - on Beech- 25th November 2024 - Gnat Hole -Christian Heintzen
Stigmella tityrella - on Beech - 25th November 2024- Gnat Hole -Christian Heintzen