Rare, with just one record of two individuals to light, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, 28th June 2009 and a single individual in Staffordshire on 2nd August 2015.

Crataegus, Malus, Prunus avium or Sorbus aucuparia, with larva mining leaves from September to April in a dark case with distinct 'neck'. From mid-April bores into flower buds to feed. Pupates in May on upper side of leaf or attached to a twig.

Verification Grade Comment: Case: Feeding / mouth angle to be shown

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

	Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1924. Last Recorded in 2015. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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