Antispila metallella

    Shining Dogwood Cutter

    HeliozelidaeABH 6.001 B&F 158

    Normally recorded as a leaf-mine (on dogwood, Cornus sanguinea), though very occasionally comes to light.  Widely distributed and not rare, though significantly less abundant than its close relative Antispila petryi, which shares its foodplant.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Four-spot Lift (Antispila metallella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Four-spot Lift (Antispila metallella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Four-spot Lift (Antispila metallella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Four-spot Lift (Antispila metallella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers