Status
Widespread.
One of three similar, mostly white with yellow/brown black edged markings, Acer-feeding Phyllonorycters.
Chevrons often extrude into the next.
P. acerifoliella: The central fascia forms a 90 degree angle.
P. joannisi. The central fascia forms an obtuse/curved angle.
P. geniculella: Two parallel V shaped fascia joined centrally.
(MBGBI Vol 2)
Leaf-mine: July, October.
Mine is rounded, between veins.Recorded in 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1999.
Last Recorded in 2023. |