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: July, September - October
Verification Grade Comment: Mine: Reared or puparium cremasters examined.
Mine: Moth needs to be reared and, in some cases, possibly dissected.
Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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