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7-9 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishGarden Midget 
NederlandsVeelvraatvouwmot 
SlovenčinaPloskáčik gaštanový 
РусскийМоль-пестрянка каштановая
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Betulaceae Carpinus betulus European Hornbeam Fagaceae Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut Fagaceae Fagus sylvatica European Beech Fagaceae Quercus ilex Holm Oak Fagaceae Quercus petraea Sessile Oak Fagaceae Quercus robur Pedunculate oak
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Lithocolletis messaniella Zeller, 1846
- Links
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Language Website Authors British Leafminers 
Lepiforum e. V. Plants parasites of Europe Willem N. Ellis UK Moths Ian Kimber
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