Habitat
- Heathlands, moorlands
- Marshes, bogs
- River valleys
- Wet meadows
4-5 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishScarce Thorn Pigmy 
NederlandsMeidoornvlekmineermot 
SlovenčinaDrobník hrdzavohlavý 
SvenskaParadoxdvärgmal
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Rosaceae Crataegus laevigata Midland Hawthorn Rosaceae Crataegus monogyna Common Hawthorn Rosaceae Crataegus pentagyna
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Nepticula paradoxa Frey, 1858 Nepticula nitidella Heinemann, 1862 Stigmella juryi Puplesis, 1991
- 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 |