Stigmella crataegella (Hawthorn Dot) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Similar Norfolk Species
*Stigmella hybnerella* Shining Hawthorn Dot

Stigmella regiella
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Stigmella crataegella

Hawthorn Dot

(Klimesch, 1936)	108 / 4.023
=Common Thorn Pigmy

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Narrow bronzy forewings with broad silvery fascia, and purplish tinge. Very similar to S. hybnerella

Leaf-mine: June - Aug.
Slender gallery often following leaf margin, broadening abruptly with hairpin bends.

Verification Grade Comment: Adults must be reared and/or Gen. Det. to confirm.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1970.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
17/11/2023	1	27	TM18	Tivetshall St Margaret
29/09/2023	+	28	TF83	North Creake
25/09/2023	1	28	TL99	Wayland Wood
21/09/2023	+	28	TF61	Blackborough End
11/09/2023	1	27	TG32	Catfield

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Wingspan:	4-5 mm.
Flight:	May-June.
Foodplant:	Hawthorn.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 4 Mine: L

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