Nepticulidae

001320 Stigmella minusculella, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)

BF0091 (ABH4.028)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Adults are very difficult to distinguish from other Stigmella species.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 4-5mm
Foodplant(s): pears (Pyrus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Orchards.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Stigmella pyri
Stigmella desperatella