The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information

The larvae produce a mine similar to C. syringella on the same foodplant, but with a more silvery colour.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 11-12mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Sea-cliffs and rough ground near the coast and woodland inland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 July to 12 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 07 August to 13 October

Similar Species

Caloptilia populetorum

Earith

Gracillaria syringella (=Caloptilia)

0280 (ABH15.002) Caloptilia cuculipennella, (Hübner, 1796)

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