Early stages: Mompha raschkiella

A fairly widespread species, not surprising in this case given that the foodplant is Rosebay Willowherb. Found several of these in Covert Wood, East Kent at the weekend.



The mines are distinctive as they often lead to red discolouration around the mines. Not too tricky to rear through either, and a smart adult too:


http://kentmicromoths.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/bonsai-banzai-bonanza.html

Dave