Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae

0361 (ABH15.083) Phyllonorycter trifasciella, (Haworth, 1828)

KR01319

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


General Information

This species is unusual among the Phyllonorycters in that it has three generations.

 

The larvae initially produce a twisting leaf mine, later producing a cone.


Wingspan: 7-8mm
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)
Flying: Three generations, May, August and November
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 27 (10%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 04 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 25 August to 28 October

Similar Species
Buckworth Wood, nr. Huntingdon. Mine on Alder. Emerged 16th Aug. 2021.
Buckworth Wood, nr. Huntingdon. Mine on Alder. Emerged 16th Aug. 2021.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman