Stigmella samiatella, (Zeller, 1839)

General Information

This is one of three species in which the adults can only be reliably identified by genital dissection.

The larvae product a long, contorted gallery mine.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: c.5-7 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Flying: Two generations, June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Regional Information

Recorded in 25 (9.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 August to 14 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 26 June to 30 November

Similar Species

Stigmella atricapitella

Stigmella roborella on Oak

Stigmella roborella

On Elm.

Stigmella viscerella

0088 (ABH4.062) Stigmella samiatella, (Zeller, 1839)

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