Gracillariidae : Lithocolletinae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Bramfield Woods, Hertfordshire (01/06/19)

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Phyllonorycter oxyacanthae

(Frey, 1856)323 / 15.043

General comments:
Widespread. Abundant in most years. The caterpillar creates an unmistakable pucker mine on the underside of a hawthorn leaf and just about every hawthorn in the county is affected. Mines are abundant on the bushes in most years, though only very rarely more than one on a single leaf.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1885.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/11/2023120TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
25/11/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
19/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
12/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Wingspan: 6-8mm
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, (Pear, Quince)
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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