Ectoedemia quinquella, (Bedell, 1848)

General Information
The larvae can often be found mining fallen leaves.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 107 (39.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2023

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 15 September to 04 December

Similar Species

Stigmella assimilella mine on Aspen

Stigmella assimilella

Stigmella atricapitella

Stigmella ruficapitella

0036 (ABH4.087) Ectoedemia quinquella, (Bedell, 1848)

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