Nepticulidae

4.091 (BF0039) Ectoedemia heringi (=quercifoliae), (Toll, 1934)

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General Information

This moth is very similar to E. subbimaculella but has a darker head and a larger spot at the base of the forewing. All spots and the cilia are whiter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

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

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Brown, Pink