Gracillariidae : Gracillariinae
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Aspilapteryx tringipennella
(Zeller, 1839)294 / 15.015

Common resident in open habitats.

Plantago lanceolata with larva feeding in June/July and from October to April in a gallery mine which expands into an inflated blotch, eventually causing the leaf to fold upwards. Pupates in a cocoon in the mine.

Comes to light.

Recorded in 83 (59%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1872.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: Two Generations, with adults possible from April to August
Foodplant:   Ribwort Plantain
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
10/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
09/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
09/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
09/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO57
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