Food Plant: Salix caprea (Goat Willow)

Mine: July, September - October

Notes: A large lower surface mine (as shown), 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.

Data: 05.xi.2021 Burbage Common,Leicestershire, VC55. Adult emerged 01.ii.2022

Image:© Graham Calow