Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

01244 Phyllonorycter esperella, (Goeze, 1783)

BF0343 (ABH15.065)

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General Information

The larvae produce a silvery mine on the upperside of a leaf.


Wingspan: 7.5-9mm
Foodplant(s): Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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