Choreutidae: Choreutinae

48.002 (BF0388) Prochoreutis myllerana, (Fabricius, 1794)

KR05271

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General Information

This species is difficult to seperate from P. sehestediana and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-14mm.
Foodplant(s): skullcaps (Scutellaria spp.), Lesser Skullcap (Scutellaria minor)
Flying: Two generations, May and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Grey, green, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5