Lep:Lithocolletinae
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357 Phyllonorycter stettinensis (Nicelli, 1852)
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the upper surface mine has a strong central crease

 

Food Plant: Alnus (Alder)

Mine: July, October

Notes: The mine is upper side, oval, over midrib or side-vein - the upper epidermis flimsy with one strong crease (as shown). The pupa is formed in a white cocoon

Data: Lancashire

Image:© Ian Kimber

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