Stigmella
aurella (Fabricius,
1775) ![](http://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds5/textbanner04.jpg) |
Status
.....This is a widespread and very common moth, found
in any habitat type where the leaf mines are easily found on Bramble.
The mines turn silvery during the Winter months, making them even more
conspicuous. Because of this, the mines can easily be recorded
throughout the year. |
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Adult photographed at
Clipstone Old Quarter May 2024 |
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Leaf mines on
Bramble, photographed at Lound Wood January 2005 |
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Leaf mine on
Bramble, photographed at Mapperley, Nottingham October
2010 |
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Leaf mines on
Geum urbanum, photographed at
Mapperley, Nottingham October 2010 |
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