The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

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

The larvae create a mine with many creases in the lower epidermis.

Wingspan: 6-8mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis), Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Flying: Two generations, May and August

Habitat

Established woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 May to 26 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 12 September to 16 November

Similar Species

Earith

Phyllonorycter oxyacanthae

0325 (ABH15.045) Phyllonorycter mespilella, (Hübner, [1805])

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