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Caloptilia stigmatella
Willow Stilt (Fabricius, 1781)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
288 / 15.010
Photo © Rob Lee,  MV Trap Cromer

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: Late June and July. Sept - May.
Foodplant:   Sallow, Willow, Poplar or Aspen.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: A
Status
Widespread and common distinctive species.

Forelegs thickly scaled at the base, appearing 'feathered' and a large white or yellow costal blotch that is triangular in shape with a short flat top, often with a backwards pointing extension.

Leaf-mine: July-September
Gallery which leads to a blotch, then creating two or three edge or tip of a leaf cones.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
03/05/2025127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
01/05/2025128TF91Dereham 
01/05/2025127TG11Costessey
26/03/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
02/12/2024128TL99Great Hockham
01/11/2024227TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
28/10/2024228TL99Little Ellingham
26/10/2024+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
25/10/2024128TF82East Rudham
24/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
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