Stigmella splendidissimella
Alternative names
Glossy Bramble Pigmy
Description
Wingspan 4.5 to 6 mm.
ID guidance
Leafmine occurs on a number of plnts including Bramble, Wild Strawberry, Agrimony and various Geum species. http://www.leafmines.co.uk/html/Lepidoptera/S.splendidissimella.htm
Habitat
Areas where the larval foodplants are present.
When to see it
May to July.
Life History
Larva mines leaves of Bramble and Dewberry.
UK Status
In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = C (very scarce resident or rare migrant).
Reference
4.047 BF53
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