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Caloptilia honoratella
Pale Maple Stilt (Rebel, 1914)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
291a / 15.0131
Photo © Paul Harris

Similar Dorset Species: None
Wingspan: 12 mm
Flight: Spring, Autumn, Winter. Hibernates.
Foodplant:   Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer monspessulanum
Nat Status: immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3  Mine: R

Phil Sterling (2021): a recently recognised species in Britain. It is appearing in various parts of Europe as well. Currently just a few confirmed records in the county but likely to establish if it isn't already. Foodplant likely to be Sycamore or Field Maple

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Mine: Moth needs to be reared and, in some cases, possibly dissected.

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
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