Is this evidence of Choreutis pariana? The leaf is from an apple tree, and the mined area is translucent. The leaf edge is curled over as shown in the second image. There are very few images of the mine online, but those I have found do not appear to be on the edge of the leaf like this. As it's not a species I have seen here, and it doesn't seem that common in the region, I strongly suspect it is not!
Thanks
Phil T
Hello Phil,
ReplyDeleteIt might be, but could equally be one of a number of other species which graze on apple, so I wouldn't like to say for sure, especially if you've not recorded the adult previously.
OK, thanks Dave.
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