Caloptilia stigmatella, (Fabricius, 1781)

General Information
This species has forelegs which are thickly scaled at the base, appearing 'feathered'.

The larvae produce a gallery mine which leads to a blotch. They then create two or three cones at the edge or tip of a leaf.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 12-14mm
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), poplars (Populus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flying: Two generations, late June-July and September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 136 (50.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 February to 26 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 09 July to 13 November

0288 (ABH15.010) Caloptilia stigmatella, (Fabricius, 1781)

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