Food Plant: Inula conyza (Ploughman's-spikenard)

Mine: April-May

Notes: Mines the lower leaves, making them hollow. The mine is along the midrib and broadens into a blotch. The mine can be seen in the leaf base above. Pupates in the base of the leaf. Found locally on chalk downs in Southern England. The moth emerged on 19.v.2006.

Data: 07.v.2006, Charlton Kings Common, East Gloucestershire, VC33

Image:© Guy Meredith