4.061 BF83 – Nepticulidae – Nepticulinae – Stigmella atricapitella
Nepticulidae – Nepticulinae – Stigmella atricapitella – Black-headed Pigmy
Status – National Status – Common – Derbyshire status unknown
ID Pointers – A Leaf-miner – The first generation mine is a shorter gallery with thicker frass, whereas the second generation mine is longer with narrower frass. Photo shown is of a second generation. The egg is laid on the underside of the leaf. Found on Quercus (Oak)
Mine – June and August – September
Image – Dave Evans – September 17th 2021 – Wyver Lane, Belper.
