Paracrania chrysolepidella (=Eriocrania), (Zeller, 1851)

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 9-13mm
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Flying: One generation, April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 6 (2.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2009

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 May to 27 May

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 11 May to 13 June

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