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Firethorn leaf miner

Phyllonorycter leucographella

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

5 mm long moth

Habitat:

Suburban garden

Reference Links:

Firethorn Leaf Miner Phyllonorycter leucographella - UKMoths

Species ID Suggestions

Firethorn Leaf Miner

Phyllonorycter leucographella

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
KarenL
Great detective work Jacob! This was on pyracantha (firethorn) so I am sure your suggestion is correct.
Jacob Gorneau
Incredible moth! An ID confirmation would be greatly appreciated, this is quite the shot in the dark!

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The U.K Arthropod Survey
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PublishedJune 26, 2013

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