Stigmella aceris
Maple Dot
Maple Dot
Stigmella aceris
Maple Dot
4.012 BF102
Wingspan 3.7-4.7mm
Formerly rare. Since around 1980 it has increased dramatically and now occurs through central and south-east England.
The larvae mine the leaves of Acer campestre Field Maple and Acer platanoides Norway Maple in two generations during June/July and August/September.
The moth flies during May/June and August and as is usual with Stigmella species is difficult to distinguish from others in the group.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 9 |
| July | 48 |
| August | 60 |
| September | 139 |
| October | 207 |
| November | 100 |
| December | 9 |
