Eriocraniidae

02.001 Common Spring Jewel Dyseriocrania subpurpurella (Haworth, 1828)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 5 to 7mm

Habitats: Woodland.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks and branches during the day, but flies in sunshine and at night. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva makes a large blotch mine on the leaves of oaks and occasionally Sweet Chestnut.