Family: Gracillariidae       Sub-family: Lithocolletinae 345     *     Phyllonorycter rajella Photographs: Adult: May 2012 (not ex mine). Leaf mine on Alder (Alnus glutinosa). June 2011 Wingspan: 7-9mm. Variable Flight time: Two generations, May and August Food plant: Alder (Alnus spp.) Mine: July and September-October Small underside mine (less than 20mm), near or on the midrib, with one strong crease below

Phyllonorycter rajella
Adult: The Gearagh, May 2012. Mine on Alder (Alnus), Ballylickey, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2011