Leaf mine on Alder

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Tim_Ward
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Leaf mine on Alder

Post by Tim_Ward »

I can't decide between Phyllonorycter froelichiella and Phyllonorycter rajella for this mine, though I suspect it is the latter? The mine is around 20mm long and the larva could be described as either whiteish or greyish!
Help please......
Thanks,
Tim
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stevehind
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Re: Leaf mine on Alder

Post by stevehind »

Hi Tim
Both are Phyllonorycter rajella mines, note the central crease which is absent on Phyllonorycter froelichiella.
Regards
Steve
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