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Phyllocnistis ramulicola

Checklist Number
15.091 [B&F: 0367a]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Gracillariidae
Subfamily:Phyllocnistinae
Genus:Phyllocnistis
Species:ramulicola
Authority:Langmaid & Corley, 2007

Nationally scarce (Na) in damp woodland in southern England. First discovered in 2006 as new to science in Havant Thicket, Hampshire, subsequently found more widely in Hampshire and adjacent counties. In 2007, found to be widespread, and hence likely to have been a long-term, previously undiscovered resident. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 6-7 mm. More frequently recorded in the larval stage, when the mines are fairly easy to find where they are present; the imago can be separated from P. saligna only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines stems of Grey Willow, Goat Willow and Eared Willow. Mine very similar to P. saligna, which mines only Purple Willow and Crack Willow.

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
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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

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Records by week (larval)