Phyllonorycter rajella

    Common Alder Leaf-miner

    GracillariidaeABH 15.067 B&F 345

    Widespread, and the commonest of the alder-feeding Phyllonorycters.  As well as the native Alnus glutinosa, it has been reared from the non-native Italian Alder Alnus cordata, which is often planted as an amenity tree in urban areas.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: L

    Common Alder Midget (Phyllonorycter rajella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Common Alder Midget (Phyllonorycter rajella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Common Alder Midget (Phyllonorycter rajella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Common Alder Midget (Phyllonorycter rajella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins