The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This is one of three species in which the adults can only be reliably identified by genital dissection.

The larvae products a long irregular gallery.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6.5mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 44 (16.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 07 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 04 July to 18 November

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