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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data 
- Leaf Miner 
- Day-flying
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Incurvaria masculella
ID pointers: The larvae makes a ‘cut-out’ (small circular blotches) in the leaf which then falls to the ground, inside a case made from the cut-out. Initially a blotch mine is formed. Shown on Populus nigra (Black Poplar). More commonly found on Betula (Birch), Carpinus (Hornbeam), Malus (Apple) and Corylus (Hazel). Adults – Have comb-like pectinate antennae – dull grey-brown with a whitish spot on the dorsum about half way and a smaller more insignificant one near the tornus.
Distribution: (Last record: 29/04/2024 at Longdendale ) - National Status – Common, local in places – Derbyshire status unknown due to lack of data. Likely to be local where the food plants exist.
Last Recorded Date: 29/04/2024
Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area: Longdendale
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Dave Evans – October 3rd 2021 – Wyver Lane, Belper – Christian Heintzen – adult – 29/4/24 – Longdendale.
Incurvaria pectinea - Pale Feathered Cutter - 29th April 2024 - Longdendale - Christian Heintzen
