ABH 2.001
006 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
BF 006
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(Haworth, 1828))
Phenology
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Family
Eriocraniidae
Wingspan
9-14 mm.
Description
The moths have
metallic golden wings, lightly speckled with purplish or blue tiny
spots.The relatively uncommon form fastuosella is much more richly
marked with purple spots or striations
Key Identification Points
The moths have metallic golden wings, speckled
with purplish or blue tiny spots.
The larvae feed internally on leaves of oak (Quercus), and create
a distinctive 'blotch mine'.
Life Cycle
The larvae feed internally on leaves
of oak (Quercus), and create a distinctive 'blotch mine'. an early
flyer, being on the wing in April and May, and despite being generally
diurnal, is often found in light-traps at night
Habitat
Oaks
and Woodland
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Images
PHOTOGRAPHS THANKS TO CHARLES STREET
(C)
16326 IMAGE (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
16327 IMAGE (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
16328 IMAGE (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
16332 IMAGE (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
16340 IMAGE (C) 2008 COLIN DUKE
ABH 2.001 |
006 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella |
BF 006 |
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Description |
The moths have metallic golden wings, lightly speckled with purplish or blue tiny spots.The relatively uncommon form fastuosella is much more richly marked with purple spots or striations Key Identification Points The moths have metallic golden wings, speckled
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Life Cycle |
The larvae feed internally on leaves of oak (Quercus), and create a distinctive 'blotch mine'. an early flyer, being on the wing in April and May, and despite being generally diurnal, is often found in light-traps at night |
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