Ectoedemia septembrella (=Fomoria), (Stainton, 1849)

General Information

This moth has a coarsely-scaled appearance.

Wingspan: 5-6 mm.
Foodplant(s): Perforate St John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum), St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 59 (21.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in December 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 01 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 25 June to 08 December

Similar Species

Mine on Sallow

Ectoedemia intimella

Leaf mine on Buckthorn

Stigmella catharticella

0042 (ABH4.078) Ectoedemia septembrella (=Fomoria), (Stainton, 1849)

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