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Stigmella lemniscella

Red Elm Pigmy

Family: Nepticulidae

RES: 4.043 B&F: 63

Verification Grade (Mine):

Mine very similar to S. ulmivora. If vacated, need to check which side of leaf the larva exited the mine. In lemniscella, the larva exits on the upperside of the leaf.


The larva is yellow. 

Foodplant: Elm (Ulmus)

© Dave Shenton

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Distribution in Kent

The map below shows the distribution of records of Stigmella lemniscella (Red Elm 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 lemniscella (Red Elm 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 lemniscella (Red Elm 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 lemniscella (Red Elm 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

More information about Stigmella lemniscella (Red Elm Pigmy) can be seen on the external pages listed below: