![]() Lep:Lithocolletinae
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15.040 Phyllonorycter
messaniella (Zeller, 1846)
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Food Plant: Quercus (Oak), Carpinus (Hornbeam), Fagus (Beech), Castanea (Sweet Chestnut). Ostrya carpinfolia (Hop-hornbeam) Mine: March - April, July, October Notes: The mine is oval on Q. ilex (Holm Oak), and similar to P. quercifoliella on deciduous oaks. It is between adjacent veins on beech and hornbeam. Data: 2002, Lancashire Image:© Ian Kimber |
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