Status Local. Woodland. Narrower and less distinct chevrons on the forewing than many of its close relatives.
One of four very similar species of Phyllonorycter. P. harrisella: Three narrower and less distinct costal chevrons. P. roboris: Unmarked white area in the centre of the wing. P. heegeriella: Narrow dark long basal streak. P. tenerella: Four distinct costal chevrons.
Leaf-mine: June - July, September - OctoberVerification Grade Comment: Mine: Reared or puparium cremasters examined. | Mine: Moth needs to be reared and, in some cases, possibly dissected. | |
Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. |