Nepticulidae

0109 (ABH4.011) Stigmella prunetorum, (Stainton, 1855)

KR00103

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4-5mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Wild Cherry (Prunus avium), Dwarf Cherry (Prunus cerasus), cherries (Prunus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 September to 07 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 06 October to 22 October

Similar Species
Stigmella plagicolella mine on Blackthorn
Stigmella plagicolella mine on Blackthorn
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Stigmella plagicolella

Proposed Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green