Stigmella paradoxa, (Frey, 1858)

General Information
The adults of this species can be seen flying around hawthorn bushes in late afternoon.

The larvae create a circular blotch mine without a gallery.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late April-early May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.