Eriocraniidae

2.004 (BF0009) Eriocrania sparrmannella, (Bosc, 1791)

KR00051

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-13 mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Birch woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Dyseriocrania subpurpurella (=Eriocrania)
Paracrania chrysolepidella (=Eriocrania)
Eriocrania unimaculella
Eriocrania salopiella
Eriocrania cicatricella (=haworthi) (=Tinea purpurella)
Eriocrania semipurpurella
Eriocrania sangii

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
White, Brown