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Caloptilia alchimiella  
         
 

B&F: 0286

ABH: 15.008

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  May - July

Observations: The larvae initially mine the leaves of Oak, later in a folded/rolled leaf.

Confusion Species: C. robustella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1991, Parsons