Micropterigidae

05272 Prochoreutis sehestediana, (Fabricius, [1777])

BF0387 (ABH48.003)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species is difficult to separate from P. myllerana and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 9-12mm
Foodplant(s): skullcaps (Scutellaria spp.), Lesser Skullcap (Scutellaria minor)
Flying: Two generations, May and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana
Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Choreutis pariana


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