Nepticulidae

0021 (ABH4.074) Ectoedemia sericopeza, (Zeller, 1839)

KR00244

Ectoedemia sericopeza mine on Norway Maple seed
Ectoedemia sericopeza mine on Norway Maple seed
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Ectoedemia sericopeza mine on Norway Maple seed
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 6-8mm
Foodplant(s): Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Plantations of Norway Maple.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 May to 05 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 14 August to 16 October

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 Photo © Jonathan Newman
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Local