Gracillariidae     Lithocolletinae ABH 15.063 B&F 341   *   Phyllonorycter maestingella Photographs: Leaf mine on Beech (Fagus sylvatica). September 2011 Widespread, common Wingspan: 7-9mm Flight time: Two broods, May-June and August Larval food plant: Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Mine: July, September-October A long mine between veins with several creases that contract strongly, forming a tubular shape.

Phyllonorycter maestingella
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2011