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Phyllonorycter tenerella

Leaf miner Phyllonorycter tenerella

Description

Wingspan of the adult is 7–8 mm. Forewings are shiny white or ochrous with a well defined basal streak. Adults occur from May to August. Larvae mine the under- side of leaves. The mine is situated between veins from midrib to leaf-edge. It is narrow and tubular, with one crease in lower epidermis.

Symptom

Larvae mine the under- side of leaves. The mine is situated between veins from midrib to leaf-edge.

Tree Species: Hornbeam

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes