Phyllonorycter maestingella Gracillariidae     Lithocolletinae

ABH 15.063
B&F 341   *   Phyllonorycter maestingella

Photographs: Leaf mine on Beech (Fagus sylvatica). September 2011

Widespread, common
Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight time: Two broods, May-June and August

Larval food plant: Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Mine: July, September-October
A long mine between veins with several creases that contract strongly, forming a tubular shape.


Phyllonorycter maestingella


Phyllonorycter maestingella
Phyllonorycter maestingella
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2011

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