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Stigmella atricapitella?

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:20 pm
by Tim_Ward
I spent much of Wednesday inspecting Oak leaf-mines at Tegg's Nose. Given my previous experience of trying to id Stigmella species, I'm not optimistic about getting definite id's on most of my finds, but here is one I think might be identifiable.........
The upperside gallery mine is tenanted by a whiteish-yellow larva with dark thoracic sclerites. The egg is on the underside (ringed in the final photo). The frass is in a thick central line.
I'd be grateful for confirmation that this is Stigmella atricapitella.
Tim

Re: Stigmella atricapitella?

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:56 am
by stevehind
Yes Tim, Stigmella atricapitella, with the dark sclerites and underside egg position.

Regards
Steve