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334 Phyllonorycter viminetorum (Stainton, 1854)
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Food Plant: Salix viminalis (Osier), Salix spp. (Willows)

Egg: Underside of leaf

Mine: June - July; September - October

Notes: The leaf is curled over by the mine, which is underside and usually near the leaf base (as shown). Local and uncommon. Found in marshy areas in Osier beds.

Data: 01.x.2005, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, ex mine Losser, The Netherlands, Sjaak Koster

Image:© Willem Ellis

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