Food Plant: Salix caprea (Goat Willow)

Mine: July, September - October

Notes: A large lower surface mine, which contorts the upper surface of the leaf. A very similar mine to P.hilarella and it needs to be bred out for a positive identification.

National Status: Nationally Scarce B

Bradley No: 336

Data: 04.vii.2004, Chorlton, Manchester, VC59,moth emerged 17.vii.2004

Image:© Ben Smart