15.054 Phyllonorycter viminiella (Willow Leaf-miner)
ws: 7.5-8.0mm (MBGBI2); bivoltine May-Jun, Aug; osier (Salix viminalis) crack willow (Salix fragilis); locally common in fens and marshes in England & Wales
Synonym: P.salictella
Synonym: P.salictella
Phyllonorycter viminiella §1 male
ID: Group C - Forewing markings appear pale on a coloured background, C1D1 not forming a complete transverse fascia, thorax with a lighter median line; thoracic median line yellow/gold > P.viminiella
The strigulae in this species are a pale shade of the ground colour and less obviously white or whitish than in similar species; D2 is usually broadly triangular; the thoracic median line may be indistinct.
The strigulae in this species are a pale shade of the ground colour and less obviously white or whitish than in similar species; D2 is usually broadly triangular; the thoracic median line may be indistinct.
Dissection
Male genitalia
Female genitalia
§1 Cliburn Moss, Cumbria; 03/08/2019; male; fw 3.6mm; to light
All images © Chris Lewis
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 18/08/2019 (§1)
