Stigmella assimilella (Zeller, 1848) Species
Last modified: Feb. 24, 2023, 5:14 p.m.
A not so common species in Belgium, but probably much more widespread.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Nepticulidae > Genus: Stigmella > Species: Stigmella assimilella
- Vernacular names
- Ratelpopuliermineermot (NL), Aspen Pigmy (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1860. Lépidoptères et chenilles observés en Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 4: 108–112. On page 110. view page
- Status
-
Native
Distribution
Mine
The mine is a very contorted gallery which widens gradually, often forming a false blotch by merged 'S' turns, or even a true blotch. The frass lays central and is broken.
See also bladmineerders.be
Cocoon/pupa
The cocoon is brown to black.
No pictures yet!
Bionomics
The egg is deposited on the upperside, usually beside a rib.
The larva makes a leaf mine on the upperside of the food plant.
No pictures yet!
Flight periods
The adults fly in one protracted generation during June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Populus tremula and Populus alba
The larva lives on Populus tremula, occasionally also on P. alba and P. canescens.
No pictures yet!
