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This species is very likely distinct in Belgium.
Native
Wingspan 14–15 mm.
The forewings are ochreous brownish with yellow length stripes and in between sometimes a lot of black dots. The white costa line is to be found over the whole length of the forewing.
Antennae are alternately ringed.
The caterpillar lives in a tubular trivalved case of about 10–12 mm.
The mouth angle is 40–45°.
See also bladmineerders.be.
The larvae are to find from October till (after hibernation) June.
The flight period is mostly June and July.
Lrava feeds on Achillea millefolium, Artemisia campestris, vulgaris.