Local resident, spreading north through the region, recorded as far northwest as Shrewsbury, Shropshire in February 2021.

Mines the leaves of Quercus ilex with larva feeding in February/March in a short contorted gallery with dark frass, often many mines in a leaf. Can be plentiful where found, with thousands of mines on a single tree. Comes to light.

	Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 11 (8%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2013. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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