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Phyllonorycter cavella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex mine in birch (Betula), Wyre Forest, Worcestershire.

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Phyllonorycter cavella
(Zeller, 1846)338 / 15.059

Uncommon local resident.

Betula spp. with larva feeding in September/October in a large, strongly contorted mine occupying much of the underside of a leaf.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 26 (19%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: L
< Phyllonorycter hilarella | Phyllonorycter ulicicolella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/20225VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
14/10/20205VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
14/10/20201VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
08/10/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO77 -
20/05/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO77
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