Caloptilia hemidactylella
Scarce Maple Stilt
Scarce Maple Stilt
Caloptilia hemidactylella
Scarce Maple Stilt
15.013 BF291
Wingspan c.13 mm.
A very rare species in Britain, which has been recorded a number of times in recent years from a handful of locations, mostly in central southern England. It is similar in outward appearance to other Caloptilia species, and care should be taken in its identification. A number of previous records are now regarded as misidentifications.
The larva forms a cone on a leaf of sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) although abroad it is found on other maples including field maple (A. campestre).
The adult flies from September and overwinters.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
