Photo © Mike Wall
Phyllonorycter sagitella
Checklist Number15.088 [B&F: 0366]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Subfamily: | Lithocolletinae |
| Genus: | Phyllonorycter |
| Species: | sagitella |
| Authority: | (Bjerkander, 1790) |
Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) in woodland in parts of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 8.5-9 mm. Similar to P. comparella, in which the white areas are less heavily irrorate with scattered fuscous scales (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva mines leaves of Aspen, preferring young trees, over-wintering as a pupa in a cocoon.
