Phyllonorycter maestingella

    Beech Midget

    GracillariidaeABH 15.063 B&F 341

    A leaf-miner on beech, widespread across the county and common to abundant on its hostplant.  Possibly absent from the Levels owing to lack of foodplant there.

    Adult Verification Grade: 4

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Beech Midget (Phyllonorycter maestingella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers