Stigmella naturnella (Klimesch, 1936) Species
Last modified: Jan. 13, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
A new species in Belgium in 2017.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Nepticulidae > Genus: Stigmella > Species: Stigmella naturnella
- Vernacular names
- Zuidelijke berkenmineermot (NL)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Mine
The first mines are found early, onwards from the end of May.
Bionomics
One of the few Nepticulidae that hibernates as an adult, usually behind hanging bark (often found behind the bark of Platanus x hispanica).
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Flight periods
The adults fly at least two generations a year.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Betula pendula and Betula pubescens
- Host plant (genera):
- Betula
The larvae mines mainly Betula pendula, but Betula pubescens is also used.
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Habitat
Mainly dry forest, usually on sandy grounds, with low birches and storage in the undergrowth.
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