Phyllonorycter messaniella

    Ilex Leaf-miner

    GracillariidaeABH 15.04 B&F 321

    Unusually for a Phyllonorycter, this species feeds from a range of hostplants - both deciduous and evergreen oaks, beech and sweet chestnut.  It is an extremely common and widespread moth in Somerset.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Garden Midget (Phyllonorycter messaniella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Garden Midget (Phyllonorycter messaniella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Garden Midget (Phyllonorycter messaniella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Garden Midget (Phyllonorycter messaniella) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles