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Stigmella continuella

Double-barred Pigmy

Family: Nepticulidae

RES: 4.044 B&F: 64

Verification Grade (Mine):

Fairly widespread, common resident but with limited records from central Kent. Larva feeds on Birch (Betula) from late June to November creating distinctive linear mines. The mine starts as a brown spot, with the gallery then packed full with greenish frass which browns as the mine ages, making them easier to find. Almost all of the confirmed records in Kent are of mines.

Adults are difficult to distinguish from other Stigmella species.

Foodplant: Birch (Betula)

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Distribution in Kent

The map below shows the distribution of records of Stigmella continuella (Double-barred Pigmy) within Kent. Use the control below to show data for a certain time period. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Click here for more information on how to submit data.

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Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Stigmella continuella (Double-barred Pigmy) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Hover over the graph to see exact figures for each period of the year, and use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

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Photo Gallery

Below is a gallery of Stigmella continuella (Double-barred Pigmy) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com.

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records submitted Stigmella continuella (Double-barred Pigmy) to the Kent database has varied since 1950. Hover over the graph to see exact figures for each year, and use the control below to filter by a certain VC.

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External Links

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