Irish moths

Phyllonorycter harrisella

Family: Gracillariidae       Sub-family: Lithocolletinae

315     *     Phyllonorycter harrisella


Photos: Leaf mine on Oak (Quercus). July 18 2011, emerged July 26

Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight time: Two generations, May-August

Food plant: Oak
Mine: June-July and September-October
Lower surface mine less than 14mm long, with single strong crease.


Phyllonorycter harrisella


Phyllonorycter harrisella


Phyllonorycter harrisella

Phyllonorycter harrisella
Leaf mine on Oak (Quercus). Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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