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Caloptilia falconipennella  
         
 

B&F: 0289

ABH: 15.011

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Carr

Wingspan:  12-14mm

Flight Period:  September onwards, reappearing in spring

Observations: The larvae mine the leaves of Alder, ultimately forming a number of folds on the leaf edge.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2011, Dickerson