Phyllonorycter maestingella
Phyllonorycter maestingella
15.063 BF341
Wingspan 7-9 mm.
A clear indication that some of the smaller moths are the most beautiful, this tiny moth has an intricate pattern of orange-brown, white and black, but is easily overlooked.
It is common throughout Britain, and has two broods, flying in May and June, and again in August.
The larva creates a long blotch mine on the underside of leaves of beech (Fagus sylvatica), usually between two veins from midrib almost to leaf edge.
A clear indication that some of the smaller moths are the most beautiful, this tiny moth has an intricate pattern of orange-brown, white and black, but is easily overlooked.
It is common throughout Britain, and has two broods, flying in May and June, and again in August.
The larva creates a long blotch mine on the underside of leaves of beech (Fagus sylvatica), usually between two veins from midrib almost to leaf edge.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 26 |
| March | 44 |
| April | 61 |
| May | 48 |
| June | 37 |
| July | 113 |
| August | 164 |
| September | 338 |
| October | 608 |
| November | 252 |
| December | 45 |
