Phyllonorycter cavella Gracillariidae     Lithocolletinae

ABH 15.059
B&F 338   *   Phyllonorycter cavella

Leaf mine on Birch, Betula. September 2015.
Identification needs confirming. Possibly Phyllonorycter ulmifoliella

Wingspan: 6-9mm
Flight time:

Food plant: Birch (Betula spp.)
Mine: September-October
Egg is laid on the underside of the leaf. A large (15-22mm) lower surface, tentiform mine is formed, with more than six creases on the lower epidermis


Phyllonorycter cavella


Phyllonorycter cavella



Phyllonorycter cavella
Lesley's Heath, Dorset. September 2015

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