Gracillariidae: Phyllocnistinae

15.093 (BF0369) Phyllocnistis xenia, Hering, 1936

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General Information

The larvae produce a 'snail-trail'-like mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 6-7mm
Foodplant(s): Grey Poplar (Populus canescens), White Poplar (Populus alba)
Flying: Two generations, July-August and September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Hedgerows and scrub.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Red Data Book