Stigmella aurella

    Golden Pigmy

    NepticulidaeABH 4.045 B&F 50

    An extremely common, often abundant leaf-miner present across the county.  The vast majority of records are of mines on Bramble, but it has also been noted feeding on Wood Avens, Agrimony and Wild Raspberry.  Other closely-related foodplants are not unlikely.

    Mine Verification Grade: A

    Golden Pigmy (Stigmella aurella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Golden Pigmy (Stigmella aurella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Golden Pigmy (Stigmella aurella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Golden Pigmy (Stigmella aurella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Golden Pigmy (Stigmella aurella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies