Ectoedemia intimella, (Zeller, 1848)

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): Goat Willow (Salix caprea), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 25 (9.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 July to 29 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 21 October to 30 November

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Leaf mine on St John's Wort

Photo © Barry Dickerson

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Larva just emerged from mine in Sallow leaf

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Leaf mine in Willow leaf

Stigmella obliquella

0025 (ABH4.082) Ectoedemia intimella, (Zeller, 1848)

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