Stigmella spinosissimae explained

Stigmella spinosissimae is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in Great Britain and Ireland. It is also present in the eastern part of the Palearctic realm.^[1] It is essentially unicolorous and identificatiion requires microscopic examination of the genitalia.^{[2] [3]} Microscopic examination of the genitalia is essential for correct determination.

The larvae feed on Rosa pimpinellifolia and possibly other Rosa species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stigmella spinosissimae. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145029/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=431831. dead. September 24, 2015. Fauna Europaea. 2.6.2. August 29, 2013. November 20, 2013.
2. https://lepiforum.org/wiki/page/Stigmella_spinosissimae lepiforum.de includes images
3. Emmet, A. M., 1976. Nepticulidae. — In: J. Heath (ed.). The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland 1: 171—267, pls. 1—7, 11, 12.