15.086 BF364 – Gracillariidae – Lithocolletinae – Phyllonorycter geniculella
Gracillariidae – Lithocolletinae – Phyllonorycter geniculella – Sycamore Midget
STATUS – A common species across much of England where the food plant, Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) is established. Status in Derbyshire unknown, but most probably common and spreading. Maybe under recorded.
ID POINTERS – A Leaf-miner – A very attractive but tiny micro moth. A white base colour with rufous and black edged chevrons almost merging into each other
LEAF MINE -The mine is rounded, between veins, with several small creases. The leaf may fold downwards if mine is at the margin.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during May & August
MINE – July – more commonly in September & October
IMAGES – Kings Newton – Will Soar©
