Phyllocnistis xenia, Hering, 1936

General Information
The larvae produce a 'snail-trail'-like mine.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 6-7mm
Foodplant(s): Grey Poplar (Populus canescens), White Poplar (Populus alba)
Flying: Two generations, July-August and September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Hedgerows and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2025

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 29 May to 13 November

Similar Species

Mine on Willow

Phyllocnistis saligna

Seghill

Phyllocnistis unipunctella

0369 (ABH15.093) Phyllocnistis xenia, Hering, 1936

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