Choreutidae: Choreutinae

0389 (ABH48.007) Apple Leaf Skeletonizer Choreutis pariana, (Clerck, 1759)

KR05282

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


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 11-15mm
Foodplant(s): Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Flying: Two generations, July and September-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (2.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 June to 21 October

Similar Species
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana
Prochoreutis sehestediana

Local
Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5