Phyllonorycter basistrigella
Common NamePhyllonorycter basistrigella
Scientific NamePhyllonorycter basistrigella
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyLithocolletinae
Wingspan (mm)7
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-orange, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEurope (including Great Britain, Scandinavia, Central Europe)
Host PlantsQuercus robur, Quercus petraea, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to June, and August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-miners, creating characteristic tentiform mines on the underside of oak leaves. Pupation occurs within the mine.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, golden-orange and white striped forewings, and its specific association with oak trees as host plants. The pattern of white streaks and dark spots is key for identification.
Description
A tiny moth with golden-orange forewings featuring prominent, somewhat iridescent white longitudinal stripes and a few small black spots near the termen. Its head is pale and tufted.
