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Phyllonorycter roboris

Leaf blotch miner moth

Description

Bivoltine, adults fly from July to October. The larva makes a tent-like blotch mine on the underside of the leaf, pulling moderately the leaf together. On the upper side there is a green island on the tent-like bump. The faeces can be found in one pile at one end of the mine. The larva is whitish with brown head. Pupates in the mine attaching itself to the untouched leaf tissue. It is common everywhere in Europe. Its influence is regularly not severe.

Symptom

The larva makes a tent-like blotch mine on the underside of the leaf, pulling moderately the leaf together.

Tree Species: Oak

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 1 observations of the species in the system

Phyllonorycter roborisLeaf blotch miner moth
Milan Zubrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 9.5.2024