Phyllonorycter mespilella, (Hübner, [1805])

General Information
This species can be distinguished from P. oxyacanthae and P. sorbi by the food plant.

The larvae create a mine with many creases in the lower epidermis.

Wingspan: 6-8mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis), Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Flying: Two generations, May and August

Habitat

Established woodland.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Phyllonorycter oxyacanthae

15.045 (BF0325) Phyllonorycter mespilella, (Hübner, [1805])

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