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Caloptilia cuculipennella  
         
 

B&F: 0280

ABH: 15.002

Status:  Unknown

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  12mm

Flight Period:  September - May

Observations:  Despite being present in adjacent counties, this species is rarely encountered in VC32. The larvae initially mine the leaves, and then feed inside a leaf roll on Privet or Ash.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase, 15.viii.1908

First Record:  1908, Wallis