Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella, (Zeller, 1850))

General Information
This species was first discovered in Essex in 1989 and has since become widespread and quite common.

The larvae produce a silvery mine on the upper side of a leaf.

Wingspan: 7-9 mm
Foodplant(s): pyracanthas (Pyracantha spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Apple (Malus domestica)
Flying: Several overlapping generations, April-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Phyllonorycter corylifoliella

Phyllonorycter viminiella (=salictella)

15.053 (BF0332a) Firethorn Leaf Miner Phyllonorycter leucographella, (Zeller, 1850)

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