Gracillariidae : Lithocolletinae
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Phyllonorycter quercifoliella
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Phyllonorycter messaniella

(Zeller, 1846)321 / 15.040

General comments:
Widespread and common. Almost all Phyllonorycter mines on oak will require rearing through of the adult for accurate identification. The comments under P. quercifoliella in relation to naming the mines of this species also apply here.

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 36 (88%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Phyllonorycter quercifoliella | Phyllonorycter platani >

List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
19/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
12/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
11/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight: all months of the year.
Foodplant:   Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Beech, Hornbeam, Birch, Plum, Apple
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: L
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