Similar species
5-7 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishChestnut Pigmy 
LietuviųGeltonkaktė ąžuolinė kandelė 
NederlandsBruine eikenmineermot 
SlovenčinaDrobník gaštanový 
SvenskaBrunhuvad ekdvärgmal
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Fagaceae Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut Fagaceae Quercus castaneifolia Chestnut-leaved oak Fagaceae Quercus cerris Turkey Oak Fagaceae Quercus frainetto Hungarian oak Fagaceae Quercus petraea Sessile Oak Fagaceae Quercus pubescens Downy Oak Fagaceae Quercus robur Pedunculate oak
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Lyonetia samiatella Zeller, 1839
- 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 |