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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. Confusion Species: < Phyllonorycter ulmifoliella Phyllonorycter tristrigella >
ID pointers: Very few records since 1988. The forewing is bright orange-brown with three white zig-zag white cross-bands, bordered black. A black spot centrally towards the apex. The moth has a distinctive posture when at rest.
Distribution: (Last record: 15 May 2011 at Buxton ) – Although found widespread throughout Britain, it tends to be found locally and even then is seldom common. Local to Honeysuckle. Status uncertain/unknown due to lack of data.
General Comment: None Mine Period Additional: Leaf mine occurs on Honeysuckle. large mines formed on the underside of leaves causing them to crease.
Mine ID Difficulty: Not Recorded
Mine Type/s: Not Recorded
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: None.
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2011
Last Recorded By – Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area – Buxton
Selected Images: Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge ©
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Distribution Map for Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Found 5 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 5 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 5 from Before 2020
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.
NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however,
the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year: Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( data includes Adult Stage only )
Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.
Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Mine Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.
Records Behind the Map and Charts - Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella – 5 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 15/05/2011 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Thorpe, Dovedale | SK15K | 13/10/2010 | 1 | Larval Mine | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ladybower Resr | SK18U | 03/09/2010 | 1 | Larval Mine | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 20/04/2002 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise) | SK43B | 29/10/1996 | 20 | Larval Mine | vc57_danes_bc_data |