Stigmella tiliae, (Frey, 1856)

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.