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Firethorn leaf miner

Phyllonorycter leucographella

Description:

5 mm long moth

Habitat:

Suburban garden

1 Species ID Suggestions

Firethorn Leaf Miner
Phyllonorycter leucographella Firethorn Leaf Miner Phyllonorycter leucographella - UKMoths


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2 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Great detective work Jacob! This was on pyracantha (firethorn) so I am sure your suggestion is correct.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Incredible moth! An ID confirmation would be greatly appreciated, this is quite the shot in the dark!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

London Borough of Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 26, 2013

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