Caloptilia stigmatella Gracillariidae     Gracillariinae

ABH 15.010
B&F 288   *   Caloptilia stigmatella   *  



Wingspan: 12-14mm

Season: Main flight period June-September, Over-winters until spring
Habitat: Woodlands where Poplar and willows are found

Mine: July-October. Egg under leaf next to a vein. Leaf tip folded under, larva in silken cocoon
Food plants: Poplar and salix


Caloptilia stigmatella


Caloptilia stigmatella


Caloptilia stigmatella


Caloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella
Dorset. 2013

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