Cosmopterix zieglerella, (Hübner, [1810])

General Information
The larvae form an irregular gallery mine which branches into a blotch.

Wingspan: 8.5-10.5mm
Foodplant(s): Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)
Flying: One generation, May-July
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Regional Information

Recorded in 12 (4.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 July to 02 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 August to 01 November

Similar Species

Cosmopterix orichalcea

0894 (ABH34.005) Cosmopterix zieglerella, (Hübner, [1810])

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