Gracillariidae : Gracillariinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex cocoon found on Elder growing beneath Alder, 16.10.24. Adult emerged 25.10.24.

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Caloptilia elongella

(Linnaeus, 1761)282 / 15.004

Common resident.

Alnus glutinosa with larva feeding in May and July, initially in a blotch in the upper side of a leaf and later in a downward rolled leaf margin. Pupation takes place in a transparent, shiny cocoon, generally at the leaf margin.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 80 (57%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1865.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-16mm
Flight: Two generations, with adults possible all year round.
Foodplant:   Alder
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
28/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ33 -
14/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
11/09/2021+VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
29/08/2021+VC39 - StaffordshireSK22 -
10/08/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
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