Stigmella samiatella, (Zeller, 1839)

General Information
This is one of three species in which the adults can only be reliably identified by genital dissection.

The larvae product a long, contorted gallery mine.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: c.5-7 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Flying: Two generations, June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Regional Information

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Similar Species

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Stigmella atricapitella

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4.062 (BF0088) Stigmella samiatella, (Zeller, 1839)

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