Gracillaria syringella

    Common Slender

    GracillariidaeABH 15.014 B&F 293

    Widespread and common, though absent from parts of the county (particularly inland Exmoor) through the absence of its foodplants, ash, privet and lilac.  Usually recorded as a leaf-mine, but often comes to light.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by John Connolly
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Common Slender (Gracillaria syringella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies