Norfolk status Scarce. The smallest British moth, rarely seen in the adult stage. Bronzy brown forewing with silver fascia and purple suffusion.
Leaf-mine: May - Oct. Very distinctive fine gallery forming a spiral around the egg shell. The inner ring turning bright red before the larva makes an irregular gallery across the leaf.
Verification Grade Comment: Adults must be reared and/or Gen. Det. to confirm.
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
