Phyllonorycter schreberella

    Shining Elm Leaf-miner

    GracillariidaeABH 15.074 B&F 352

    Probably to be found wherever hedgerow elms occur, and fairly frequent, though less common than Phyllonorycter tristrigella which shares the same foodplant.  The mines tend to occur in small groups on nearby leaves.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Small Elm Midget (Phyllonorycter schreberella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Small Elm Midget (Phyllonorycter schreberella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Small Elm Midget (Phyllonorycter schreberella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Small Elm Midget (Phyllonorycter schreberella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Small Elm Midget (Phyllonorycter schreberella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers