Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
15.05 BF330
Wingspan 7-8 mm.
Distributed mainly in the southern half on England, this species can be fairly common in places.
The larva feeds in a blotch on the underside of a leaf of cherry (Prunus spp.), including cultivated versions as well as wild cherry (P. avium) and dwarf cherry (P. cerasus).
In common with a number of other Phyllonorycter species, the species is bivoltine, with adults flying in May and again in August.
Distributed mainly in the southern half on England, this species can be fairly common in places.
The larva feeds in a blotch on the underside of a leaf of cherry (Prunus spp.), including cultivated versions as well as wild cherry (P. avium) and dwarf cherry (P. cerasus).
In common with a number of other Phyllonorycter species, the species is bivoltine, with adults flying in May and again in August.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 15 |
| August | 38 |
| September | 107 |
| October | 274 |
| November | 84 |
| December | 2 |
