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Phyllonorycter spinicolella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  The Cwm, Breconshire VC. Ex mine on Prunus spinosa collected 28th July 2019, adult emerged 9th August.

Phyllonorycter spinicolella Phyllonorycter spinicolella Phyllonorycter spinicolella Phyllonorycter spinicolella

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Phyllonorycter spinicolella Phyllonorycter spinicolella Phyllonorycter spinicolella

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Phyllonorycter spinicolella
(Zeller, 1846)329 / 15.049

Common resident.

Prunus spinosa and domestica with larva feeding in July and September/October in a mine on the underside of a leaf.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 83 (59%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1880.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 6.5-7.5mm
Flight: Two generations, May / June and August
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Wild Plum
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
02/11/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSO96 -
02/11/20244VC40 - ShropshireSJ41 -
02/11/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSO96 -
27/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP05 -
05/10/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK22 -
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