Incurvariidae: Incurvariinae

0129 (ABH8.001) Incurvaria pectinea, Haworth, 1828

KR00423

Larval holes removed from Birch
Larval holes removed from Birch
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Larval holes removed from Birch
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Larval holes removed on Alder
Larval holes removed on Alder
 Photo © Barry Dickerson


General Information

This moth has a brown brassy forewing with two white spots on the dorsum.

 

The larvae produce small circular blotch mines. A case is cut from the blotch in June, leaving a perforated leaf. The larvae continue feeding on dead leaves on the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Apple (Malus domestica), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), maples (Acer spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), pears (Pyrus spp.), Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in May 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 17 May

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 16 May to 22 October

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Incurvaria masculella
Lampronia morosa


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
White, Yellow, Grey, Brown