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Phyllonorycter coryli
Nut Leaf Blister Moth (Nicelli, 1851)
Gracillariidae: Lithocolletinae
342 / 15.064
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Uffmoor Wood, Worcestershire. May 6th 2017. Gen Det, female.

Similar West Midlands Species
Beech Leaf-miner
Phyllonorycter maestingella
Wingspan: 7-8.5mm
Flight: Two generations, May and August
Foodplant:   Hazel
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A

Common resident.

Corylus avellana with larva feeding in July and September/October in a white mine on the upper surface of a leaf.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
29/11/2023+40SJ52 - Wem/Shawbury
30/10/2023+40SJ33 - Ellesmere/Gobowen
28/10/2023+40SO49 - Church Stretton
22/10/2023+40SO49 - Church Stretton
09/10/2023239SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
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