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Stigmella obliquella
Willow Dot (Heinemann, 1862)
Nepticulidae: Nepticulinae
70 / 4.038
Photo © Andreas Beaumont,  08/11/2020 - Catfield

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Sallow Dot
Stigmella salicis
White-spot Sallow Dot
Ectoedemia intimella
Wingspan: 4-5mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Smooth-leaved willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
Status
Highly resembles previous species S. salicis but smaller, more coarsely scaled and with narrower angled fascia.

Leaf-mine: June-July. Sept-Oct.
Narrow gallery expanding into a small blotch.

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

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1992.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/11/2024128TM07Blo Norton
02/11/2024128TF63Hunstanton (S)
26/10/2024+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
22/09/2024228TL99Rockland St Peter
07/09/2024128TG00Garvestone
26/08/2024128TF70Boughton / Stoke Ferry
23/08/2024128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
23/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
22/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
13/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
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