Micropterigidae

05269 Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana, (Linnaeus, 1767)

BF0385 (ABH48.001)

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General Information

This is a very common species and can be seen during the day on and around nettles.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 11-15mm
Foodplant(s): nettles (Urtica spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Prochoreutis myllerana
Prochoreutis sehestediana
Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Choreutis pariana


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5