Family: Gracillariidae       Sub-family: Lithocolletinae 341     *     Phyllonorycter maestingella Adult: April 2011, not ex-mine, identification needs confirming Photographs: Leaf mine on Beech (Fagus sylvatica). October 2010 Widespread, common Wingspan: 7-9mm Flight time: Two broods, May-June and August Larval food plant: Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Mine: July, September-October A long mine between veins with several creases that contract strongly, forming a tubular shape.

Leaf mine: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010. Moth: Botanic Gardens, Dublin. April 2011