Gracillariidae : Phyllocnistinae
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Phyllocnistis xenia
Kent Maze-miner

Hering, 1936369 / 15.093
=Kent Bent-wing

Norfolk status
Local.
Hedgerows and scrub.
Discovered in Eastern Kent in 1974, since then extended its range.

First recorded in Norfolk at Whitlingham Broad (A. Musgrove, 2004), Holme (I. Barton, 2010) and Glandford (Natural Surroundings) in 2012 (D. Evans, 28/09/12).

Several recent records of the distinctive mines.

Leaf-mine: June-July, August-September.
A 'snail-trail'-like mine.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 40 (54%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/06/2025428TF63Snettisham
30/05/2025328TL99Rockland St Peter
19/05/20251027TM08South Lopham
15/05/2025228TL99Rockland St Peter
13/11/20241028TL79Cranwich
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 6-7mm
Flight: Two Generations. July - Aug. Sep - May
Foodplant:   Grey Poplar, White Poplar
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3  Mine: A
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