B&F: 0313

ABH: 15.019

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  8-10mm

Flight Period:  Late July onwards, occasionally in spring after overwintering

Observations: The orangey-red larvae mine the leaves of Oak, forming a distinctive silvery blotch. The species is widespread, but local, throughout the UK and leaf-mining searches may reveal further records.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1996, Manning