Irish moths

Phyllonorycter hilarella

Family: Gracillariidae       Sub-family: Lithocolletinae

337     *     Phyllonorycter hilarella



Wingspan: 7-9mm

Flight time: Two generations, May-June and August

Food plant: Salix spp.
Mine: July and September-October.
Large lower surface mine with numerous very small creases, frass in a corner. Often positioned between two side veins.


Phyllonorycter hilarella


Phyllonorycter hilarella

Phyllonorycter hilarella
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011.

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