Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae

01167 Leucospilapteryx omissella, (Stainton, 1848)

BF0314 (ABH15.021)

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General Information

The larvae create a mine which eventually forms a blotch or blister that becomes inflated and turns yellowish and later purple.


Wingspan: 7-8mm
Foodplant(s): Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Wasteground and similar habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.