Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae

15.003 (BF0281) Caloptilia populetorum, (Zeller, 1839)

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General Information

This species can be identified by the dark spots on the leading edge of the forewing and the darker cilia.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 11-14mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland, scrub and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Local