Stigmella roborella
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Stigmella roborella (Johansson, 1971)
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Stigmella roborella is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It is found throughout Europe and in south-west Asia. In Europe, it has been recorded from nearly every country, except Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ireland, Moldova, Portugal, Romania and Yugoslavia.[1] It has recently been recorded from Georgia, Macedonia and Turkey.
The wingspan is 5–7 millimetres (0.20–0.28 in). Adults are on wing from April to September.[2]
The larvae feed on Quercus castaneaefolia, Quercus cerris, Quercus petraea, Quercus pubescens, Quercus roburm and Quercus rubra. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine consists of a long, slender corridor. In the first part the frass is concentrated in a narrow line.[3]
References
- ^ "Stigmella roborella (Johansson, 1971)". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Stigmella roborella". UK Moths. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Stigmella roborella (Johansson, 1971)". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
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