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Phyllonorycter spinicolella
Blackthorn Leaf-miner (Zeller, 1846)
Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae
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Photo © Rob Edmunds,  Downham Market 08/08/13

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Cherry Leaf-miner
Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
Cryptic Apple Leaf-miner
Phyllonorycter hostis
Wingspan: 6.5-7.5mm
Flight: Two Generations. May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Wild Plum
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
Status
Widespread.
Very similar to P. cerasicolella, best separated by larval foodplant, or by genitalia dissection.

Leaf-mine: July, September - April
Mine causing the leaf to arch or fold over.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1991.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/11/2023+28TF62Wolferton / Sandringham
11/11/2023+28TF74Holme
04/11/2023+27TG20Dunston
02/11/2023+28TF62Castle Rising
01/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
28/10/2023+28TF63Ken Hill Wood / Snettisham
23/09/2023+27TG41Filby
06/09/2023228TF64Old Hunstanton
28/08/2023128TF72Flitcham
17/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
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