Photo © Pat Clements
Parornix devoniella
Checklist Number15.029 [B&F: 0304]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Subfamily: | Gracillariinae |
| Genus: | Parornix |
| Species: | devoniella |
| Authority: | (Stainton, 1850) |
Common in woodland and hedgerows throughout much of the British Isles, except in Scotland where it is rare. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Similar to P. anglicella, which see. Rests on trunks and flies in the evening around the foodplant, but more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Hazel, subsequently living within a leaf-fold, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
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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| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
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