Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae

0313 (ABH15.019) Acrocercops brongniardella, (Fabricius, 1798)

KR01154

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

The larvae initially produce a gallery mine leading to a large, papery blotch.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 8-10mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 10 (3.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 February to 28 February

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 23 June to 07 November


Local
Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Pink, purple, brown