Norfolk status
Widespread.
Recent colonist from North America.
Introduced with its foodplants, and was first found in the British Isles in Suffolk in 1997.

First recorded in East Norfolk VC27 in 2003, spreading to West VC28 in 2009, and has spread rapidly since with 30 records in 2010 and over 100 in 2020.

Leaf-mine: The larvae burrow through the leaves, causing discolouration and eventual die back.

Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2003. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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