Habitat
- Marshes, bogs
- Riverside meadows
4-5 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishWhite-barred Alder Pigmy 
LietuviųJuodalksninė kandelė 
NederlandsWitkraagelzenmineermot 
SlovenčinaDrobník jelšový 
SuomeksiLeppäkääpiökoi 
SvenskaVitkragad aldvärgmal 
العربيةزغبورة غروية
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Betulaceae Alnus cordata Italian Alder Betulaceae Alnus glutinosa Black Alder Betulaceae Alnus incana Grey Alder Betulaceae Alnus orientalis Oriental alder Betulaceae Alnus subcordata Caucasian alder Betulaceae Alnus viridis Green Alder
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Nepticula glutinosae Stainton, 1858 Nepticula distinguenda Heinemann, 1862 Nepticula rubescens Heinemann, 1871
- Links
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Language Website Authors British Leafminers 
Lepiforum e. V. Moths and butterflies of Sweden Magnus Unger Plants parasites of Europe Willem N. Ellis Svenska fjärilar Bert Gustafsson The leaf and stem mines of Britain Brian Pitkin UK Moths Ian Kimber
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |