Gracillariidae : Lithocolletinae
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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Purdis Farm, Ipswich. September 2017.

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Phyllonorycter geniculella

(Ragonot, 1874)364 / 15.086

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Ipswich in 1934-5 (Whittingham, Trans, ii, p. cxcvi).

Recent Status: A common species in Suffolk.

Life Style: A triple brooded species that can be found from March to October. The larvae feed on Acer pseudoplatanus. They pupate in a cocoon in the larval habitation. The pupal stage passes the winter.

Identification: An easily recognised species with two ‘V’ shaped ochre dark edged fascia with the apex of the first one produced centrally to join markings through to the wing apex.
The larvae produce a small blister blotch on the underside of the leaf which significantly distorts the leaf. More Info

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/10/2024426TL93 - Bures/Nayland
16/09/2024226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
09/09/2024626TL85 - Brockley/Alpheton
07/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
06/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Wingspan: 8mm
Flight: Two Generations. May and Aug.
Foodplant:   Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: A
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