Nepticulidae

0027 (ABH4.098) Ectoedemia spinosella, (Joannis, 1908)

KR00305

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

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 3-4mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Hedgerows, woodland margins and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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