Gracillariidae : Lithocolletinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
Cherry Leaf-miner
Phyllonorycter hostis
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Phyllonorycter spinicolella
Blackthorn Leaf-miner

(Zeller, 1846)329 / 15.049
=Sloe Midget

Norfolk 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 (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1991.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/11/2023+28TF62Wolferton / Sandringham
11/11/2023+28TF74Holme
04/11/2023+27TG20Dunston
02/11/2023+28TF62Castle Rising
01/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 6.5-7.5mm
Flight: Two Generations. May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Wild Plum
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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