Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

0326 (ABH15.046) Phyllonorycter blancardella, (Fabricius, 1781)

KR01220

Leaf mine on apple, pupal case visible in corner of mine
Leaf mine on apple, pupal case visible in corner of mine
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Leaf mine on apple, pupal case visible in corner of mine
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This is a fairly variable species with white streaks sometimes fusing to become a coherent shape.


Wingspan: 6-8.5mm
Foodplant(s): Apple (Malus domestica), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 57 (21.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 April to 15 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 24 June to 20 November

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