Deporaus betulae (Linnaeus, 1758), (birch leaf-roller, birch leaf roller)


24 May 2002 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record SummaryRolled Hazel leaves vacated by larvae
Found as
Date24 May 2002
Associated organismCorylus avellana
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland

Notes:

Leaves cut to midrib and distal half rolled and faded.

Minor damage to surface within the roll, but no insect present.

Similar roles are made by Apoderus coryli, but this is felt to be unlikely as so little of the leaf was eaten - unless a young larva fell out without being noticed!

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