Status Local. Often overlooked amongst the Nepticulidae, although it is in fact a member of the Incurvariidae.
Leaf-mine: July - Aug. Long mine ending in whitish blotch. A case is cut from end of blotch leaving an oval hole 4mm long. Case falls to ground where larvae pupates.Verification Grade Comment: Confusion possible with beetle mine  | Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required | |
Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |