Nepticulidae

00148 Stigmella sorbi, (Stainton, 1861)

BF0066 (ABH4.041)

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General Information

This moth has a pale yellow-grey forewing with a pale yellow fascia.

 

The larvae form a narrow gallery mine which becomes a large round blotch with scattered frass. This is one of the first leaf mines found in the year.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-7 mm.
Foodplant(s): Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
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:
Brown