Stigmella ruficapitella, (Haworth, 1828)

General Information
This is the most common member of this oak-feeding group.

The larvae create a long slender gallery mine that widens markedly compared with S. atricapitella.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4.5-6 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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