The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This moth has a cryptic wing pattern with three creamy patches on each forewing.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6 mm.
Foodplant(s): Black Poplar (Populus nigra), Italian Poplar (Populus x canadensis), Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica')
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 111 (41.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 21 June to 23 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 03 July to 30 November

0073 (ABH4.039) Stigmella trimaculella, (Haworth, 1828)

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