Heliozelidae

6.005 (BF0157) Heliozela hammoniella (=betulae), Sorhagen, 1885

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General Information

This moth has a dark grey forewing and a distinct triangular white spot before the tornus.

 

The larvae mine twigs (and buds if in its course) before entering the midrib. Eventually the larvae cut out an oval case.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 5-7mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
White, Grey, Brown