Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

15.067 (BF0345) Phyllonorycter rajella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General Information

This species is quite variable but has a broad whitish basal streak.

 

The larvae produce a small triangular blotch mine.


Wingspan: 7-9 mm
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Wet woodland, fens and hedgerows

Regional Information

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