Food Plant: Betula spp. (Birch), Crataegus spp. (Hawthorn), Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)

Egg: laid on a small leaf

Mine: September - August

Notes: A biennial life cycle in the UK (may be annual in Europe). The second and third cases are formed by cutting out a large leaf portion and then wrapping it around - leaving an edge protruding, which then withers (as shown). A local miner found in hedgerows or open country. Occurs as far north as Perthshire.

Data: 09.x.2010, Drongengoed, natuurreservaat Maldegemveld, Belgium

Image:© Steve Wullaert