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Phyllonorycter lantanella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex mine in Viburnum tinus, Halesowen, VC37.

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Phyllonorycter lantanella

(Schrank, 1802)331 / 15.051

Uncommon local resident.

Viburnum lantana, V. tinus and occasionally on V. opulus and other cultivated Viburnum species with larva feeding in July and September/October in a mine on the underside of a leaf. When feeding on V. tinus occupied mines may be found throughout the winter.

Recorded in 22 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8-9mm
Flight: Two generations, May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Wayfaring-tree, Laurustinus, Guelder-rose
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/04/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85 -
04/08/202310VC40 - ShropshireSJ41 -
18/11/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
18/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
24/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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