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Phyllonorycter coryli
Nut Leaf Blister Moth (Nicelli, 1851)
Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae
342 / 15.064
Photo © Ben Sale,  Bramfield Woods, Hertfordshire (24/04/19)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Beech Leaf-miner
Phyllonorycter maestingella
Wingspan: 7-8.5mm
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Hazel
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A

General comments:
Ubiquitous species - except perhaps genuinely absent from single figures of map tetrads in the densest area of the Cities of Westminster and London eastwards where Hazel bushes are absent.

The distinctive white mines on the upper surface of Hazel leaves in hedges, woodlands and town parks makes this one of the easiest moths to record - it can be seen easily from the car window when driving along country lanes, though it is advisable to stop and check before submitting the record!

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
10/12/2023120SP91 - Tring
25/11/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
12/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
11/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
09/11/2023120SP90 - Berkhamsted
08/11/2023120TL13 - Hitchin (N)
06/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
06/11/2023120TL22 - Stevenage
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