![]() Lep:Lithocolletinae
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Phyllonoorycter mespilella (Hübner, 1805)
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Food Plant: Sorbus spp. including Sorbus torminalis (Wild Service tree), S.aucuparia (Rowan), S.aria (Whitebeam), Pyrus communis (Wild Pear), Mine: July; September-November Notes: A long narrow mine between two lateral ribs on the underside of a leaf. It is 20-30mm long and has many folds. The contraction of the lower epidermis causes the leaf to roll and form a tube. The upper surface of the leaf is mottled. Data: Image:© |
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