Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae

0294 (ABH15.015) Aspilapteryx tringipennella, (Zeller, 1839)

KR01143

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

The larvae create a silvery gallery mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, waste ground, downland, roadside verges and coastal areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 38 (14.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 April to 03 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 26 January to 03 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4