Photo © Andy Mitchell
Tischeria dodonaea
Checklist Number10.002 [B&F: 0124]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Tischeriidae |
| Subfamily: | Tischeriinae |
| Genus: | Tischeria |
| Species: | dodonaea |
| Authority: | Stainton, 1858 |
Local in deciduous woodland throughout much of Britain, north to the Lake District. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered records in the south and north-east of the county, notably at Botley Wood, and around the coast of the Isle of Wight, but probably under-recorded generally. Since adults come to light only occasionally, more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Wingspan 6-7 mm. Larva mines leaves of Oak and Sweet Chestnut. 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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
