Caloptilia rufipennella
Caloptilia rufipennella
15.006 BF284
Wingspan 11-12 mm.
One of several similar species, which can usually be identified by its smaller size and whitish band on the chocolate-brown forelegs.
The species was only discovered in Britain in 1970, and had a scattered northern and eastern distribution, but is now expanding its range and is fairly common in much of England and Scotland.
The larvae feed on sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), initially in a small mine, but later folding the leaf and feeding within.
The moths emerge in August and overwinter, reappearing in the following spring.
One of several similar species, which can usually be identified by its smaller size and whitish band on the chocolate-brown forelegs.
The species was only discovered in Britain in 1970, and had a scattered northern and eastern distribution, but is now expanding its range and is fairly common in much of England and Scotland.
The larvae feed on sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), initially in a small mine, but later folding the leaf and feeding within.
The moths emerge in August and overwinter, reappearing in the following spring.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 42 |
| May | 16 |
| June | 62 |
| July | 315 |
| August | 263 |
| September | 282 |
| October | 343 |
| November | 64 |
| December | 3 |
