Nepticulidae

00095 Stigmella tiliae, (Frey, 1856)

BF0090 (ABH4.004)

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General Information

This moth has a black head and a plain pale bronzy brown forewing.

 

The larvae produce a highly contorted gallery mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4.5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata), Common Lime (Tilia x europaea)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Rose Leaf Miner Stigmella anomalella


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