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Phylloporia bistrigella

(Haworth, 1828)128 / 8.005

Phil Sterling (2008): A locally widespread species in the British Isles. The larva mines the leaf of birch (Betula spp.), moths preferring to lay ova on smaller trees.

Verification Grade Comment: Confusion possible with beetle mine

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required


Additional Stats

Wingspan: c.8 mm
Flight: April - July
Foodplant:   Birch.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: L
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