Stigmella assimilella, (Zeller, 1848)

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4-5mm
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), White Poplar (Populus alba)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2017

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 11 August to 31 October

Similar Species

Leaf Mine in Oak showing larva with ventral spots

Ectoedemia quinquella

0074 (ABH4.040) Stigmella assimilella, (Zeller, 1848)

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