B&F: 0276

ABH: 14.013

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  7-8mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations:  The larvae mine the leaves of several trees, principally Birch and occasionally Hazel. A single old record of this species exists for VC32 in1984 at Whittlewood Forest, recorded by the late, great Maitland Emmet. Possibly overlooked due to its diminutive size, but has been recorded since.

Confusion Species: Other Bucculatrix species, especially if worn

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1984, Emmet