Phyllonorycter joannisi explained

Phyllonorycter joannisi is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in most of Europe (except Ireland, the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula).

The wingspan is 6.5–9 mm. Adults are on wing in May and August in two generations.

The larvae feed on Norway maple (Acer platanoides), mining the leaves of their host plant.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ellis . W N . Phyllonorycter joannisi (le Marchand, 1936) white-bodied midget . Plant Parasites of Europe . 2 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 15.085 BF363 Phyllonorycter joannisi (Le Marchand, 1936) . UKmoths . 2 October 2019.