Phyllonorycter platani, (Staudinger, 1870)

General Information
This species was first discovered in London in 1989. It is slowly spreading through the Southern counties.

The larvae create large mines, often several in one leaf.

Wingspan: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): London Plane (Platanus x hispanica)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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