Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

0358 (ABH15.080) Phyllonorycter froelichiella, (Zeller, 1839)

KR01247

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

One of the larger species of Phyllonorycter.

 

The larvae create a long mine on the underside of a leaf between two veins.


Wingspan: 9-10mm
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 48 (17.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 08 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 20 July to 13 November

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Leaf mine on Elm top view
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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Leaf mine on Hazel underside view
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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