Food Plant: Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris), Neottia ovata (Common Twayblade)

Egg: laid on leaf in batches (average batch size about 5)

Mine: April to May

Notes: Forms large blotch mines (as shown). The larval development is rapid (taking only 13 days). The larvae can change leaves as shown (the larvae from the left leaf changed to feed in the right leaf. The pupal stage then lasts for around 348 days, with adults emerging in May and June.

Data: 04.vi.2009, Cheltenham, E.Gloucs, VC33

Image:© Robert Homan