The leaf mine of Phyllocnistis xenia (Kent Maze-miner) has been discovered by Marion Bryce on the Erewash Canal on 17th September 2025. This is a first record for the VC57 Derbyshire of this species that was first discovered in Britain during 1974 from East Kent. The moth has been expanding its range progressively northwards.
The species larvae mines the leaves of Grey & White Poplar, leaving a snail-like, silvery translucent gallary, which is quite distinctive. An excellent addition to our micro moth list which is now 910 species.
