B&F: 0293

ABH: 15.014

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, Woodland, Parkland

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May, July

Observations: The larva initially mines the leaves of Privet and Lilac, which turn brown at the tip and curl-up.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Very common in most woods, May - July

First Record:  1903, Wallis.