Gracillariidae

15.055 Osier Leaf-miner Phyllonorycter viminetorum (Stainton, 1854)

Notable A

Similar species:

Forewing: 4 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Marshes and fens where Osier beds are present.

Habits:

Foodplant: The larva mines the underside margin of a leaf of Osier causing it to fold downwards. It pupates loose in the mine.