Phyllonorycter schreberella explained

Phyllonorycter schreberella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Europe, except northern Europe, Ireland and the Balkan Peninsula.

The wingspan is 6–8 mm. There are two generations per year with adults on wing in May and again in August.[1]

The larvae feed on Ulmus glabra, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus minor and Ulmus pumila. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 15.074 BF352 Phyllonorycter schreberella (Fabricius, 1781) . UKmoths . 1 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Ellis . W N . Phyllonorycter schreberella (Fabricius, 1781) small elm midget . Plant Parasites of Europe . 1 September 2019.