B&F: 0287

ABH: 15.009

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  Multivoltine: April - November

Observations: The larvae initially mine the leaves of Oak, Beech and Sweet Chestnut. Very similar to C. alchimiella and thus dissection of genitalia is recommended for positive identification of the adult

Confusion Species: C. alchimiella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1982, Crawford