![]() Lep:Lithocolletinae
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15.043 Phyllonorycter
oxyacanthae (Frey, 1856)
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Food Plant: Crataegus (Hawthorn), Pyrus spp. (Pear), Cydonia vulgaris (Quince) Mine: July, September - October Notes: The mine is often in the lobe of the leaf. There are many creases in lower epidermis, which is strongly contracted, causing lobe or leaf-edge to fold over (as shown). Data: 03.x.2005, Fleet, Hants, VC12 National Status: Common Bradley No: 323 Image:© Rob Edmunds |
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