B&F: 0031

ABH: 4.097

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Woodland & scrub

Wingspan:  5-6mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations: The larva mines the leaves of Rubus, particularly Dewberry (R. caesius) and occasionally Bramble, sometimes with several mines to a leaf. Mines are best searched for during October and November.

Confusion Species: Adults - other Ectoedemia.

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1989, Langmaid