Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

0315 (ABH15.034) Phyllonorycter harrisella, (Linnaeus, 1761)

KR01253

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


General Information

This species has narrower and more indistinct chevrons on the forewing than many of its close relatives.


Wingspan: 7-9mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 147 (54.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 30 April to 11 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 23 March to 03 December

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Mine on Hornbeam - top view
Mine on Hornbeam - top view
 Photo © Barry Dickerson