Phil Sterling, 2008: A very widespread species in the British Isles, the larva mining the leaf of oak (Quercus spp.). Before 1970 within Dorset, there are 6 records and the moth appeared to be widespread (per WPC ms.). There are over 50 post-1990 records of the species and it continues to be very common in oak woods in the county. (31.iii – 13.v). The moth may appear at MV light away from woodland on warm nights in April.

Verification Grade Comment: Potential confusion with weevil mines.

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