Nut Leaf Blister Moth
Common NameNut Leaf Blister Moth
Scientific NamePhyllonorycter coryli
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyLithocolletinae
Wingspan (mm)7
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, silver-white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with hazel trees
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsCorylus avellana, Carpinus betulus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, creating tentiform mines on the underside of host plant leaves, which appear as raised 'blisters'. Pupation typically occurs within the leaf mine.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its very small size, the specific pattern of metallic silver-white streaks on golden-brown forewings, and the characteristic tentiform mines found on hazel leaves.
Description
A minute moth characterized by its slender body and golden-brown forewings adorned with several prominent, iridescent silver-white transverse streaks and a distinct dark apical spot.
