Elm Leafminer
Common NameElm Leafminer
Scientific NamePhyllonorycter schreberella
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyLithocolletinae
Wingspan (mm)7
Primary Colorsorange, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, and areas where elm trees are present
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsElm (Ulmus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, creating distinctive blotch mines on the underside of elm leaves. Pupation occurs within the mine.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the striking coppery-orange and white striped forewings with dark apical spots, and its strong association with elm trees.
Description
A tiny moth with coppery-orange forewings, a prominent white stripe along the costa, and dark speckles near the apex.
