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Apple Leaf Miner Lyonetia clerkella  
         
 

B&F: 0263

ABH: 21.001

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common.

Primary Habitat:  Gardens

Wingspan:  7-9mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May - June, July - September, and after hibernation in spring.

Observations:  The larvae mine the leaves of Apple, Blackthorn and Ornamental Cherry. Adults come to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase, 22.iv.1908

First Record:  1908, Wallis.