Stigmella tiliae, (Frey, 1856)

General Information

This moth has a black head and a plain pale bronzy brown forewing.

The larvae produce a highly contorted gallery mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4.5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata), Common Lime (Tilia x europaea)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 43 (15.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 September to 25 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 30 July to 27 November

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Photo © Barry Dickerson

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0090 (ABH4.004) Stigmella tiliae, (Frey, 1856)

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