Last modified: Oct. 25, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
First observed in Belgium in 1995 in AN, a second observation in 2004 also in AN, since then recorded more frequently but this species remains rare in Belgium.
Native
Whitish with light brown head, pronotum without black spots.
First instars live in a gallery on either side of a leaf.
See also gracillariidae.net and bladmineerders.be.
Pale green, transparant membrane, generally on the underside of leaf.
Free living instars live in a leaf rolled longitudinally, upperside inwards.
The species hibernates in the adult stage. They rest on tree trunks during the day and come to light.
The adults fly from early July till early September and after hibernation till early May.
The larvae feed on Betula, preferably on young trees.