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  1. United Kingdom
  2. Phyllonorycter quercifoliella
Phyllonorycter quercifoliella(Zeller, 1839)
  1. Gracillariidae
  2. Lithocolletinae
  3. Phyllonorycter
  4.  quercifoliella
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Regional distr. - legend
Phenogram based on the literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    EnglishCommon Oak Midget
    LietuviųGeltonoji ąžuolinė keršoji kande
    NederlandsGewone eikenvouwmot
    SlovenčinaPloskáčik listový
    SvenskaEkbladguldmal
    РусскийМоль-пестрянка дуболистная
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    FabaceaeQuercus libaniLebanon Oak
    FagaceaeQuercus cerrisTurkey Oak
    FagaceaeQuercus fagineaPortuguese Oak
    FagaceaeQuercus petraeaSessile Oak
    FagaceaeQuercus roburPedunculate oak
    FagaceaeQuercus trojanaMacedonian Oak
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Lithocolletis quercifoliellaZeller, 1839
  • Links
  • LanguageWebsiteAuthors
    Lepiforum e. V.
    Moths and butterflies of SwedenMagnus Unger
    Plants parasites of EuropeWillem N. Ellis
    Svenska fjärilarBert Gustafsson
    UK MothsIan Kimber

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Adult.

Ian KimberUnited Kingdom

Adult.

Adam LaryszPoland, Mysłowice-Ćmok

Adult.

Jarosław BuszkoPoland, Toruń-Bielany

Adult.

Tomasz BinkiewiczPoland, Annopol

Adult.

Franziska BauerGermany, Dresden

Adult.

Jacek SerafinPoland, Mielno

Mine in Oak leaf (Quercus).

Ian KimberUnited Kingdom, Littleborough

Mine in Oak leaf (Quercus).

Ian KimberUnited Kingdom, Littleborough
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