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Stigmella nylandriella
Checklist Number04.025 [B&F: 0103]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Nepticulidae |
| Subfamily: | Nepticulinae |
| Genus: | Stigmella |
| Species: | nylandriella |
| Authority: | (Tengström, 1848) |
Common in woodland and heathland throughout much of Britain, more numerous in the north and west. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded from all three vice-counties, where the mines are locally plentiful. Wingspan 3-5 mm. Adults difficult to distinguish from other Stigmella species, and more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Rowan, over-wintering as a pupa. The mines are described in the following link:
leafmines.co.uk
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leafmines.co.uk
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The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)