Photo © Mike Wall
Stigmella floslactella
Checklist Number04.032 [B&F: 0075]
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: | floslactella |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1828) |
Common in hedgerows and woodland throughout much of the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 5-6 mm. Dissection is required to identify the adult moth, unless bred. Larva mines leaves of Hazel and less frequently, Hornbeam, over-wintering as a pupa. Occupied mines can be common when looked for in appropriate habitat in June and July and again between September and November. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
(leaf mine on Corylus)(IMG_5677).jpg)
