Gracillariidae: Phyllocnistinae

0367 (ABH15.090) Phyllocnistis saligna, (Zeller, 1839)

KR01336

Mine on Willow
Mine on Willow
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Mine on Willow
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 6-7mm
Foodplant(s): Purple Willow (Salix purpurea), Crack-willow (Salix fragilis)
Flying: Two generations, July and September-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 31 (11.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 June to 25 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 18 July to 16 November

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 Photo © Ian Fisher
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on White Poplar
 Photo © Barry Dickerson

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