Yponomeutidae: Yponomeutinae

0437 (ABH16.015) Swammerdamia caesiella, (Hübner, 1796)

KR01400

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


General Information
Wingspan: 9-13mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 May to 24 August

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

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 Photo © David Griffiths
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5