Gracillariidae : Gracillariinae
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Caloptilia stigmatella

(Fabricius, 1781) 288 / 15.010
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Yorkshire Status: Common resident.

This is a common and widespread species across the county. It is commonly attracted to light, and is often recorded as a leaf roll on willows or poplars. The larvae make a small mine leading to an inconspicuous blotch at the leaf edge, and then make at least two successive cones by folding down the tip of a leaf. On poplar species, it sometimes looks more like a Parornix-like fold. It is usually fairly easy to recognise due to the backwards-pointing extension to the tip of the costal blotch.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Quite widely distributed but seldom reported to be common, occurring in all five vice-counties.

Recorded in 133 (67%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Caloptilia robustella  |  Caloptilia falconipennella >
Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: Two generations, with adults possible all year round.
Foodplant:   sallow, willow, poplar or aspen.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/12/2024161TA04 - Beverley (N)
18/11/2024+65SE29 - Catterick
12/11/2024+64SE43 - Garforth / Kippax
08/11/2024+64SE14 - Ilkley / Menston / B in W
06/11/2024162SE65 - York (E)
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