15.076 BF354 – Gracillariidae – Lithocolletinae – Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Gracillariidae – Lithocolletinae – Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella – Large Midget
STATUS – Although found widespread throughout Britain, it tends to be found locally and even then is seldom common. Local to Honeysuckle.
ID POINTERS – A Leaf-miner – Very few records since 1988. The forewing is bright orange-brown with three white zig-zag white cross-bands, bordered black. A black spot centrally towards the apex. The moth has a distinctive posture when at rest.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May-August
MINE – September – October
IMAGES – Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©
