Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae

01143 Aspilapteryx tringipennella, (Zeller, 1839)

BF0294 (ABH15.015)

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General Information

The larvae create a silvery gallery mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, waste ground, downland, roadside verges and coastal areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4