Nepticulidae : Nepticulinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Stigmella salicis
Sallow Dot
Ectoedemia intimella
White-spot Sallow Dot
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Stigmella obliquella
Willow Dot
(Heinemann, 1862)70 / 4.038
=Willow Pigmy

Norfolk 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 (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1992.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
15/11/2024128TM07Blo Norton
02/11/2024128TF63Hunstanton
26/10/2024+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
22/09/2024228TL99Rockland St Peter
07/09/2024128TG00Gravestone
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 4-5mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Smooth-leaved willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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