Stigmella lediella (Schleich, 1867)
Lepidoptera, Nepticulidae

Rhododendron tomentosum, Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia, Děčín; © Jindra Černý
mine
Oviposition on the upper surface of the leaf, mostly near the base of the leaf. From here a conspicuous, gradually widening corridor that generally follows the leaf margin for most of its length. Frass in a blackisch central line. Pupation outside the mine.
hostplants
Ericaceae, monophagous
Rododendron tomentosum (= Ledum palustre).
phenology
Mines from mid-September till early October Johansson ao, 1990a).
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
From Fennoscandia to the Alps (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
larva
Yellow, head black; see the description in Gustafsson & van Nieukerken (1990a)
references
Anisimovas, Diškus & Stonis (2006a), Bengtsson (2008a), Diškus & Stonis (2012a), Gustafsson (1985a), Gustafsson & van Nieukerken (1990a), Hering (1957a), Johansson ao (1990a), Klimesch (1971a), Laštuvka & Laštuvka (1997a), van Nieukerken (1986a), Skala (1939a).
22/02/2017