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Stigmella hybnerella

(Hübner, 1796) 99 / 4.030
Photo © Andy Nunn,  Skidby VC 61 - mine on hawthorn

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Yorkshire Status: Very common and widespread resident.

This is one of the commonest Stigmella species to mine hawthorn and is widespread across the county. Like all species mining hawthorn leaves, care must be taken in identification as not all mines are typical and it can be mistaken for several other species - see the key at More Info . The egg can be laid anywhere on the leaf, either upper or lower sides, but more commonly in the middle of the leaf rather than the edge. The mine starts with a slender corridor with relatively broad continuous frass leaving a clear margin at either side. The corridor then winds freely through the leaf before changing abruptly, often with a change in direction and widens into a blotch that mostly lies along the leaf margin. The larva is colourless to pale green.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widespread and common throughout all five vice-counties.

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 158 (79%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1984.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Stigmella oxyacanthella  |  Stigmella floslactella >
Wingspan: 4-5mm.
Flight: Two generations, April / May and July / August.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: -  Mine: L
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/11/2024+64SE45 - Kirk Hammerton
23/10/2024261TA03 - Beverley (S) / Cottingham
22/10/2024161SE83 - North Cave
10/10/2024161TA21 - Sunk Island
09/10/2024262SE58 - Rievaulx
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