Lime Bent-wing

Perhaps the most
frequently-recorded of the Bucculatrix species, and common where it occurs, but
quite local, restricted by the distribution of its foodplants, limes <i>Tilia</i> spp.&nbsp; Commonest north of the Mendips and absent
from large areas in the southern two-thirds of the county.

Elm Bent-wing

A scarce moth usually recorded as
a leaf mine on elm.&nbsp; Fairly widespread,
though certainly limited by the distribution of the foodplant.

Alder Bent-wing

Scarce and local, associated with alder; perhaps
especially recorded from the Porlock area.&nbsp;


Bucculatrix cidarella

Alder Tuft