Nepticulidae

00239 Bohemannia pulverosella, (Stainton, 1849)

BF0040 (ABH4.071)

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General Information

This moth has a yellow head and an ochreous speckled appearance.

 

The larvae create a blotch mine in the leaves of apple. There is a diagnostic exit hole on underside of leaf that separates vacated mines from E. atricollis.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 6-7 mm.
Foodplant(s): apples (Malus spp.)
Flying: One generation, May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Yellow, Brown