The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This species can be distinguished from P. oxyacanthae and P. mespilella by the food plant.

Wingspan: 7.5-8.5mm
Foodplant(s): Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Bird Cherry (Prunus padus), Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in October 2016

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 20 September to 28 October

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Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Phyllonorycter oxyacanthae

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0324 (ABH15.044) Phyllonorycter sorbi, (Frey, 1855)

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