Stigmella sakhalinella (=distinguenda), Puplesis, 1984

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4-5mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in September 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 June to 01 June

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 16 November

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Photo © Barry Dickerson

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0113 (ABH4.006) Stigmella sakhalinella (=distinguenda), Puplesis, 1984

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