Stigmella centifoliella, (Zeller, 1848)

General Information
This moth has a purple-brown forewing with silver or very pale golden fascia.

The larvae create a long sinuous gallery mine.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4-6mm.
Foodplant(s): roses (Rosa spp.)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 70 (25.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 21 April to 21 April

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 18 July to 12 December

Similar Species

Leaf mine on Rose

Rose Leaf Miner Stigmella anomalella

0093 (ABH4.017) Stigmella centifoliella, (Zeller, 1848)

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