Nepticulidae

4.055 (BF0081) Stigmella hemargyrella, (Kollar, 1832)

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General Information

This moth has bronzy brown forewings with a silver metallic fascia.

 

The larvae produce a slender gallery, the frass becoming distinctly coiled.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6 mm.
Foodplant(s): Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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