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Stigmella aeneofasciella
Brassy Dot (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Nepticulidae: Nepticulinae
55 / 4.049
Photo © Stewart Wright,  17/10/2017 - Thompson Common

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 5-6mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Agrimony.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: L
Status
Scarce.

Forewing deep purple crossed by a broad brassy fascia near the base (from which its name is derived)

Leaf-mine: July and Sept-Nov.

Leaf-mine records from Thompson Common in 2004 and Hills and Holes in 2016.

Verification Grade Comment: Adults must be reared and/or Gen. Det. to confirm.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2017.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/10/2017+28TL99Thompson
05/10/2016+28TL99Great Hockham
16/10/2004+28TL99Thompson
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