Nepticulidae

4.087 (BF0036) Ectoedemia quinquella, (Bedell, 1848)

KR00279

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General Information

The larvae can often be found mining fallen leaves.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Yellow, Green, White, Brown