Swammerdamia caesiella, (Hübner, 1796)

General Information
Wingspan: 9-13mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (2.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 May to 02 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 13 October to 13 October

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Photo © David Griffiths

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0437 (ABH16.015) Swammerdamia caesiella, (Hübner, 1796)

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