Stigmella tiliae
Lime Dot
Lime Dot
Stigmella tiliae
Lime Dot
4.004 BF90
Wingspan 4.5 - 6mm
A woodland species found locally through England and Wales (Mainly from East Wales to East Anglia).
The larvae mine the leaves of Tilia spp., mainly Tilia cordata (Small-leaved Lime), during July and August to October. The larvae are pale yellow with a brownish head.
The adult flies from May to August in two generations and is similar to many other Stigmella, having plain dark bronzy brown fore-wings, a white collar and eye-caps.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 21 |
| August | 29 |
| September | 62 |
| October | 106 |
| November | 36 |
| December | 1 |
