Nepticulidae

0083 (ABH4.061) Stigmella atricapitella, (Haworth, 1828)

KR00180

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


General Information

This moth has a black head and a dark brownish forewing with a bronzy sheen.

 

The larvae produce a relatively short mine which widens quickly.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Often found at rest during day

Wingspan: 4.5-6mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 186 (68.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 May to 15 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 14 June to 04 December

Similar Species
Leaf Mine in Oak showing larva with ventral spots
Leaf Mine in Oak showing larva with ventral spots
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Leaf mine on Oak
Leaf mine on Oak
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Leaf mine of Stigmella basiguttella on Oak
Leaf mine of Stigmella basiguttella on Oak
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
On Elm.
On Elm.
 Photo © Barry Dickerson


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Yellow, White, Green, Brown