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Parornix devoniella
Hazel Parornix (Stainton, 1850)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
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Photo © Mike Crewe,  MV trap, Sheringham

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Wingspan: 9-10m
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Hazel
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
Status
Widespread.
Hedgerows, woodland and scrub.

Adults of all Paronix species are very similar and determination requires genital dissection or rearing of larvae.

Leaf-mine: July, September
Squarish or triangular blotch, then two or three successive folds formed.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/11/2024227TM18Gissing
02/11/2024+28TF81Little Dunham
01/11/2024+28TF83North Creake
27/10/2024328TL99Rockland All Saints
26/10/2024+27TG10Cringleford / Intwood
26/10/2024+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
25/10/2024+27TG10Cringleford / Intwood
19/10/2024+27TG20Norwich (Earlham)
16/10/2024327TG02Bawdeswell
13/10/2024+28TF61Blackborough End
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