Caloptilia semifascia

    Maple Slender

    GracillariidaeABH 15.012 B&F 290

    Widespread and common, but restricted by the distribution of its foodplant field maple Acer campestre, and absent from the Levels and parts of Exmoor as a result.  Usually recorded as a leaf-mine.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Maple Slender (Caloptilia semifascia) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington
    Maple Slender (Caloptilia semifascia) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Maple Slender (Caloptilia semifascia) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins