Phyllonorycter esperella (Dark Hornbeam Leaf-miner) - Norfolk Micro Moths

Gracillariidae : Lithocolletinae

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Phyllonorycter esperella

Dark Hornbeam Leaf-miner

Goeze, 1783	343 / 15.065
=Dark Hornbeam Midget

Norfolk status
Local.
Mainly found in the south-east of England.

Leaf-mine: July, September - October
Silvery mine upperside of the leaf.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 37 (50%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2000.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Wingspan:	7.5-9mm
Flight:	Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:	Hornbeam
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 4 Mine: A

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