Stigmella ruficapitella, (Haworth, 1828)

General Information

This is the most common member of this oak-feeding group.

The larvae create a long slender gallery mine that widens markedly compared with S. atricapitella.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

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

Regional Information

Recorded in 73 (27%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 23 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 24 June to 04 December

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0084 (ABH4.060) Stigmella ruficapitella, (Haworth, 1828)

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